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BRINGING GEOLOGY HOME TO UNDERGRADUATES USING YOUR SURROUNDING

This study highlights the benefits of field-based study for undergraduate geology students, specifically focusing on the use of the surrounding environment to relate theoretical concepts to real-world situations. The Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) campus provides diverse geological features and processes, including erosion, deposition, ripple marks, meanders, sediment sizes and shapes, creep, glacial till, different rock types, and the Geo-garden. In addition, the campus is conveniently located near sand beaches, beach ridges, and lake bed sediments. By incorporating these local features and sites into their curriculum, educators can enhance students' understanding and appreciation of geology within their physical environment.

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BRINGING GEOLOGY HOME TO UNDERGRADUATES USING YOUR SURROUNDING

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  1. Solomon A. Isiorho (PhD) Dept. of Geosciences Indiana University - Purdue University Ft. Wayne (IPFW), Fort Wayne, IN 46805 isiorho@ipfw.edu BRINGING GEOLOGY HOME TO UNDERGRADUATES USING YOUR SURROUNDING

  2. Field-based study benefits undergraduates as it helps to relate theory to real world situations. Unfortunately, not many schools have all the materials or field sites close enough that students can visit during normal class time. At Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) campus, we have the opportunity to take entry-level students outdoors to relate what they learn to things around them. Within the campus are a creek, a major river and several wetlands. Processes and features in and around the campus include: Erosion, Deposition, Ripple marks, Meanders, Sediment sizes and shapes…associated with fluvial processes. Creep as an example of Mass wasting process. Glacial till is exposed along the creek. Sand dunes, Terminal Moraine (Fort Wayne Moraine) Buildings with different rock types and the Geo-garden (also available online at http://www.geosci.ipfw.edu/geogarden.html) The above are pointed out to students during some campus field trips. Also within a 15-minute drive from IPFW campus are sand beaches, beach ridges, and lake bed sediments. An overwhelming majority of the students appreciate the exposure to the field on campus. Use what you have on campus to relate geology to their physical environments. ABSTRACT

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  5. Majority of students appreciate the outdoor & hands-on activities Use your surrounding to bring geology ‘home’ to your students Conclusions

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