NOTE: Courses labeled *New are original offerings proposed and developed by Mary Grady.

Physical and Historical Geology

An online course exploring plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, glaciation, and the other forces at work that create natural landscapes. Summer 2005, Spring 2007.

Introduction to Environmental Science

An online course introducing the basic mechanics of the natural world and exploring the human interaction with the natural environment. Topics include population, climate change, and sustainability. Northeastern University, Spring 2005, Fall 2007.

Natural Disasters

An online course that examines the impact of natural disasters such as hurricanes and volcanic eruptions as well as human-induced disasters such as climate change and war. Emphasis on the interaction of culture and nature and how science reveals the workings of the natural world. Spring 2004, Fall 2006.

Intro to Geography Geography 101

A survey of the physical and cultural elements of geography. Global patterns of these elements are examined and the forces that create these patterns are explored. Bristol Community College, Summer 2005, Rhode Island College, Spring 2005, 2006, 2007.

Introduction to Oceanography Earth Science 450

Basic concepts in physical and biological oceanography, and an exploration of the scientific method. Includes a day trip to Nahant Marine Science Center. Northeastern University, Boston. Fall 2003.

World Regional Geography Social Science 14

A survey of the physical and cultural elements of the world, including climates, vegetation, landforms, environmental issues, and global systems. Emphasis on concepts and analytical thinking. Bristol (Mass.) Community College, Fall 2003, Spring 2004. Rhode Island College, Fall 2005.

Earth's Physical Environments Geography 205

A survey of the physical elements of our environment, including landforms, soils, climate, and vegetation. Emphasis on processes and distributions. Rhode Island College. Spring 2005 (scheduled), 1999, 1991-94. Also taught this course for RIC's Preparatory Enrollment Program, which helps give a head start to disadvantaged freshmen who have ability and potential to succeed in college.

A Workshop at Sea Geography 380

*New Aboard the Tall Ship Rose, students learn first-hand about the marine environment and human impact on it. Rhode Island College/HMS Rose Foundation. May 1994.

Teaching the Environment Geography 350

*New Designed for current and future educators, this course provides materials, resources, and background knowledge for effective teaching of environmental issues. Rhode Island College. Summer and Fall 1993; Summer 1994.

Teaching the Environment, Graduate Level Geography 450

*New Same as Geog350, above, but adapted for graduate credit. Rhode Island College. Summer and Fall 1993; Summer 1994.

Introduction to Map and Compass (one credit) Geography 250

*New Interpretation of topographic maps, and use of a compass for land navigation. Includes outdoor exercises and field trips. Rhode Island College. Summer 1992, '93.

Advanced Map and Compass (one credit) Geography 250a

*New Advanced techniques in land navigation. Rhode Island College. Summer 1993.

The Changing Human Environment/Introduction to Environmental Science Geography 200

An introduction to the relationship between culture and nature, and the processes that effect change. Topics include: global ecological systems, population, climate change, biodiversity, and analysis of local environmental issues. Rhode Island College. 1991 to 1994, Fall 2001, Spring 2002, (upcoming) Fall 2005.

Aerial Photo Interpretation Lab (one credit) Geography 205

Exercises in the lab, working with aerial photos to solve a variety of problems. University of Colorado at Boulder. Fall 1987.

Physical Geography Lab (one credit) Geography 205

Exercises in the lab and in the field. University of Hawaii at Manoa. Summer 1986.

Freelance Writing

Talk to graduate writing students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, April 2001.

Marine Geography, Education, and Discovery

A week-long teacher institute at sea, aboard the Tall Ship Rose, from Newport to Maine and back. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Geography Education Alliance. Summer 1995.

Sail Training in the College Curriculum

Annual meeting of the American Sail Training Association, in Bridgeport, Conn., Fall 1994.

Orienteering Teacher Workshop

A 10-hour course developed and taught on contract for the South Kingstown, R.I., school department. Spring 1994.

Map and Compass Workshop

For K-12 geography teachers, at the Rhode Island Geography Education Alliance Summer Institute, 1993 and 1994.

Pollution and the Geography of Narragansett Bay

For K-12 geography teachers, aboard ship during the Rhode Island Geography Education Alliance Summer Institute, 1992.

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