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Preparing Geoscience Professionals at University of the Pacific

Preparing Geoscience Professionals at University of the Pacific. Experiential Learning Department Culture Connections with Alumni. Experiential Learning. Experiential Learning is one of the hallmarks of a Pacific education The Geosciences Department provides this in multiple ways:

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Preparing Geoscience Professionals at University of the Pacific

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  1. Preparing Geoscience Professionals at University of the Pacific

  2. Experiential LearningDepartment CultureConnections with Alumni

  3. Experiential Learning • Experiential Learning is one of the hallmarks of a Pacific education • The Geosciences Department provides this in multiple ways: • Field-based curriculum • Internships • Undergraduate Research

  4. Field-based Curriculum • All courses involve field work • All upper level courses involve at least one multi-day field experience • Field trips involve problem-based learning • Students are involved in planning the trips

  5. Internships • Formal (students register for credit) • Informal (student employment) • Examples: • Anderson & Associates (geotech. consulting) • CalTrans • DeltaKeeper • CA Dept. of Fish & Game

  6. Undergraduate Research • Types of projects • Part of faculty research programs • Student-generated projects • NSF-REU programs • Students present at Pacific Undergraduate Research & Creativity Celebration (PURCC) in the spring

  7. Department Culture • Close interaction with students • Intentional advising • Guest speakers • Within courses • Evening lectures

  8. Connections with Alumni • Internships • Guest speakers • Job postings • Grad school information

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