Graduate Courses for Science Teachers

Fall 2011/January 2012 Schedule

These graduate level courses can also be taken for hours toward professional development credit. Register directly with IDEAS for PD hours only.

October 22, 2011 (Note: This workshop can be extended, see below)
Geology of Metropolis: A One Day Geology Workshop
Lecture and Q&A seminar on the geology of the New York Metropolitan area (includes viewing of History Channel: How The Earth Was Made) with workshops on rock identification and geologic map interpretation. Professor: Charles Merguerian, Department of Geology, Hofstra University Date/Time: Saturday, October 22, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Gittleson Hall, California Avenue, Hofstra University South Campus This workshop is appropriate for all teachers, grades K-12, and interested members of the public. This workshop is limited to 20 students: enrollment preference will be given to students registering for Hofstra University credit. Fee/Credit: 1 s.h. of Hofstra University graduate credit (Geology 280J, Section 1).

October 22, 2011 (Note: This workshop can be extended, see below)

Geology of Metropolis: A One Day Geology Workshop

Lecture and Q&A seminar on the geology of the New York Metropolitan area (includes viewing of History Channel: How The Earth Was Made) with workshops on rock identification and geologic map interpretation.

Professor: Charles Merguerian, Department of Geology, Hofstra University

Date/Time: Saturday, October 22, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Gittleson Hall, California Avenue, Hofstra University South Campus

This workshop is appropriate for all teachers, grades K-12, and interested members of the public. This workshop is limited to 20 students: enrollment preference will be given to students registering for Hofstra University credit.

Fee/Credit: 1 s.h. of Hofstra University graduate credit (Geology 280J, Section 1).

October 22 and 23, 2011
Geology of Metropolis: A Two Day Geology Workshop
Day 1: Saturday, 22 October 2011 – Lecture and Q&A seminar on the geology of the New York Metropolitan area (includes viewing of History Channel: How The Earth Was Made) with workshops on rock identification and geologic map interpretation. Day 2: Sunday, 23 October 2011 - Boat ride around Manhattan via Circle Line Cruises. Excursion will focus on landforms with cross-sectional views of the region drawn during transit. Students will meet at boat terminal. Professor: Charles Merguerian, Department of Geology, Hofstra University Date/Time: Saturday and Sunday, October 23, 8:30-5 p.m. Location: Gittleson Hall, California Avenue, Hofstra University South Campus (Saturday) Circle Line, Manhattan (Sunday) This workshop is appropriate for all teachers, grades K-12, and interested members of the public.This workshop is limited to 20 students: enrollment preference will be given to students registering for Hofstra University credit. Fee/Credit: 2 s.h. of Hofstra University graduate credit (Geology 280J, Sections 1 and 2). NOTE: GEOL 280J, Section 2 may not be taken alone – prerequisite is GEOL 280J, Section 1.

October 22 and 23, 2011

Geology of Metropolis: A Two Day Geology Workshop

Day 1: Saturday, 22 October 2011 – Lecture and Q&A seminar on the geology of the New York Metropolitan area (includes viewing of History Channel: How The Earth Was Made) with workshops on rock identification and geologic map interpretation.

Day 2: Sunday, 23 October 2011 - Boat ride around Manhattan via Circle Line Cruises. Excursion will focus on landforms with cross-sectional views of the region drawn during transit. Students will meet at boat terminal.

Professor: Charles Merguerian, Department of Geology, Hofstra University

Date/Time: Saturday and Sunday, October 23, 8:30-5 p.m.

Location: Gittleson Hall, California Avenue, Hofstra University South Campus (Saturday) Circle Line, Manhattan (Sunday)

This workshop is appropriate for all teachers, grades K-12, and interested members of the public.This workshop is limited to 20 students: enrollment preference will be given to students registering for Hofstra University credit.

Fee/Credit: 2 s.h. of Hofstra University graduate credit (Geology 280J, Sections 1 and 2).

NOTE: GEOL 280J, Section 2 may not be taken alone – prerequisite is GEOL 280J, Section 1.

January 21, 2012
Name That Rock
This eight hour mineral and rock identification workshop includes simple hand sample description, microscopic examination, and classification, assisting attendees in learning and teaching the basics of classification of geological materials. Speaker: Charles Merguerian, Department of Geology, Hofstra University Date/Time: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Gittleson Hall, California Avenue, Hofstra University South Campus This workshop is appropriate for all teachers, grades K-12, and interested members of the public. This workshop is limited to 20 students: enrollment preference will be given to students registering for Hofstra University credit. For details on credit, see the IDEAS Graduate courses bullet. Fee/Credit: 1 s.h. of Hofstra University graduate credit (Geology 280A).

January 21, 2012

Name That Rock

This eight hour mineral and rock identification workshop includes simple hand sample description, microscopic examination, and classification, assisting attendees in learning and teaching the basics of classification of geological materials.

Speaker: Charles Merguerian, Department of Geology, Hofstra University

Date/Time: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Gittleson Hall, California Avenue, Hofstra University South Campus

For details on credit, see the IDEAS Graduate courses bullet.

Fee/Credit: 1 s.h. of Hofstra University graduate credit (Geology 280A).