Formative Classes

Applied Geophysics in Glacial and Quaternary Geology (UK - EES 480/625 - Fall 2016)

An advanced concepts class designed to utilize the principles of applied geophysical research for seismic reflection acquisition, processing, and interpretation. Focus on glacial and Quaternary geology by acquiring geophysical images of shallow stratigraphy in formerly glaciated terranes in the eastern Sierras of California and fluvial deposits in Arkansas (Meeman-Shelby site). Through this applied course, I was trained in geophysical imaging techniques and using sediment coring to provide ground truth for acoustic data and using an integrated toolkit to gain an understanding of the different depositional environments throughout recent geological history. 

Geochemistry (UNH - ESCI 841 - Fall 2019)

Course focuses on the application of chemical principles to solve problems in the Earth sciences. Students learn the chemical tools of thermodynamics and kinetics, element partitioning, conservation of mass, and isotope geochemistry. Explore geochemical properties/processes in the deep Earth and the Earth surface, atmosphere and marine systems, and cosmo-chemistry and investigate the interactions between these components of the Earth system.

Stratigraphy (UK - EES 555 - Spring 2016)

An advanced concepts class where I developed my knowledge in the principles of stratigraphy, depositional systems, sequence stratigraphy, and the tectonic framework of sedimentation. By thoroughly examining siliciclastic depositional systems (continental and marine) and facies models associated with each environment, I was able to advance my understanding of sedimentary processes and products. Explored methods for analyzing the stratigraphic record, including lithostratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy, and chemostratigraphy. Sequence stratigraphy was particularly emphasized given its applications in searching for petroleum accumulations. Developed skills in stratigraphic interpretation of cores, seismic reflection, and outcrop photomosaic datasets. Field experience acquired at the outer banks of North Carolina on Bald Head Island where the class spent a week studying the occurrence and depositional processes of modern and ancient clastic shorelines and estuaries. 

Advanced GIS (UNH - ESCI 877 - Fall 2019)

Geospatial technologies provide insight into spatial and temporal aspects of environmental and earth systems. Students will master basic skills in geographical information systems and build upon a foundation of conceptual knowledge and data processing skills. Additional work will develop introductory Python programming skills.The course provides limited instruction and encourages the student to troubleshoot and problem solve independently. 

Geodynamics (UK - EES 490 - Spring 2017)

Application of quantitative methods to geologically motivated problems, focusing on lithospheric deformation, topography, and fluid flow. Students acquire geophysical and geochemical techniques used to address dynamics in the Earth system. 

Remote Sensing (UK - GEO 419 - Fall 2017)

An advanced course aimed at GIS professionals or students with a large background in GIS that introduced the basics of remote sensing, remote sensor characteristics, and the academic and industrial applications. The course heavily emphasized image acquisition, data collection as it pertains to the electromagnetic spectrum and energy interactions with the atmosphere and Earth’s surface, and data manipulation for imagery analysis. ERDAS Imagine was the computer software used for in-class and project based analyses. 

Watershed Sedimentation (UK - CE 547 - Fall 2016)

Offered by the Civil Engineering department at UK, the objective of this upper-level course is to establish an understanding of watershed sedimentation including: (1) erosion and sediment transport processes; (2) measuring the sediment budget for a watershed using sediment fingerprinting; and (3) using hydrologic-based modeling tools to predict sediment loading in watersheds with different human disturbances. The course emphasizes a data-driven approach for identifying sediments of various sources in a watershed through the use of natural carbon and nitrogen isotopic tracer measurements in sediment fingerprinting.

Fluvial Forms & Processes (UK - GEO 451G - Fall 2015)

An upper-level course that examines field based data and observations in conjunction with mathematical models and statistics to better understand the relationship between surficial processes associated with sediment transport and landscape evolution of areas dominated by fluvial dissection and deposition. 

Biogeography & Conservation (UK - GEO 530 - Fall 2015)

This course is an intensive examination of the geographic patterning of biological diversity. Investigates the interplay between physical conditions, ecological interactions, evolutionary processes, and the historical movements of organisms that affect the distribution of species.