Department of Earth & Environmental Studies

College of Science and Mathematics Josh Galster

Main Research Teaching Publications Conferences	I teach a variety of classes including rivers, hydrology, water management, and introductory geoscience courses. My goal when teaching is to transfer my knowledge and passion for the topic to all of my students using a variety of teaching methods including laboratory assignments, field work, in-class exercises, lectures, problem sets, and writing assignments.

	Course	Sample syllabus	Learning goals
	Physical Geology (112)	PDF	Plate tectonics Composition of the planet Connection between form and process Humans and geology

	Historical Geology (114)	PDF	History of life on earth Evolution and mass extinctions Interactions of different earth systems Climate changes over time

	Earth and the Environment (125) Each semester	PDF	Humans and geologic hazards How people affect the Earth How the Earth affects people Past and future climate change

	Hydrology (252) Spring semester, even years	PDF	Hydrologic cycle Groundwater and aquifers Humans and water Flooding Contamination

	Fluvial Geography (352) Spring semester, odd years	PDF	Connections between rivers and watersheds Erosion and deposition Flood mitigation Water pollution

	Water Resources Management (509) Fall semester, odd years