Engaging Students with Field-Based Research in Geology
Program snapshot: TNCC Geology engages 350 students across two campuses per semester. Integrating research into curriculum involves multi-week projects focused on local geology. Historical geology investigates sedimentary units, while oceanography studies estuaries. Challenges include student preparedness, logistics, and weather conditions. Benefits include hands-on scientific experience, collaboration, and exposure to fieldwork.
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ENGAGING STUDENTS WITH FIELD-BASED RESEARCH TNCC Geology TNCC Geology in a snapshot: in a snapshot: Two Campuses ~350 students/ semester 2 FT/2-4 PT Faculty Large military population ~50% Caucasian; 35% African American; 4% Hispanic Lynsey LeMay & Pete Berquist
INTEGRATING RESEARCH INTO CURRICULUM Goal: To have students involved in a research project, start to finish Develop question Collect and analyze data Synthesize results Present How to do it? Incorporate a multi-week research project into the laboratory curriculum Focus on local geology Student developed research plans Work in groups of 3-4 students Receive some background literature Use skills acquired earlier in the semester
HISTORICAL GEOLOGY Investigate the geologic history of local Cenozoic sedimentary units Sedimentology Taphonomy Paleobiology
OCEANOGRAPHY Investigate spatial and temporal variability of local estuaries Salinity Temperature Turbidity (TSS) Grain Size Floral and faunal diversity and abundance
FIELD FIELD LOCATIONS LOCATIONS ~ 10 miles
CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS Benefits: Benefits: Students do science Model collaborative process Exposure to field work Partner with local colleges and scientific agencies Build larger datasets Challenges: Challenges: Student preparedness Field logistics Administrative hurdles Adapt to weather conditions
