Geology and Geological Engineering

Dr. Laurie Anderson
Paleobiology, Paleoecology, Taphonomy
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Teaching synopsis

Current courses include:
  • GEOL 464 Senior Research I, 1 cr. (undergraduate), A study of scientific research methodology with emphasis on identifying research problems and formulating a methodology to address a specific research question. Students will identify a topic of study chosen with the advice and approval of an instructor, and develop a proposal for their senior research project.

  • GEOE/GEOL 700 Developing and Planning Research, 1 cr. (graduate), An overview of research proposal writing and presentation as well as responsible research conduct in the geosciences and engineering. Students will produce a preliminary thesis/dissertation proposal, peer review the proposals of fellow students, and prepare a proposal presentation on a selected research question.

  • AES/GEOL 808 Fundamental Problems in Engineering and Science, 3 cr. (PhD), This course, available only for doctoral candidates, involves description, analysis, and proposed methods of attack of long-standing, fundamental problems in science and engineering. Independent work is emphasized with goals of understanding these basic questions and proposing practical designs and experiments for their solution.

  • GEOL 412/512 Field Studies in Coastal Biomes, 3 cr. (undergraduate/graduate), This is an interdisciplinary course for students interested in geobiology and paleoecology. This course combines lecture, field experience, and laboratory experience in guided team research projects associated with coastal biomes and symbiosis to include data analysis and interpretation, and communication of work through written reports and presentations.











contact: Dept. of Geology and Geological Engineering, 501 E. Saint Joseph St., SDSMT, Rapid City, SD 57701
phone: (605)394-1290 or -1212/ fax: (605)394-6703 / email: laurie.anderson@sdsmt.edu