— Methods of Teaching & Research

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Introduction to academia at UC Davis. Introduction to graduate-level research, professional development skills, and methods for undergraduate-level teaching. Includes methods in scientific communication (written, oral and poster presentations); literature review and synthesis; professional development; discussions on campus teaching resources, presenting information, managing classroom dynamics, and assessing student’s work. Learning Activities: Extensive Writing/Discussion 1-5 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to graduate students in Earth & Planetary Sciences. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 3 times when topic differs. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Learning Activities: Extensive Writing/Discussion 1-5 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to graduate students in Earth & Planetary Sciences. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 3 times when topic differs. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.