Re: paleonet on-line courses?

[David Goodwin <goodwind@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are lots of on-line syllabi available.  Often they are linked to 
lecture notes.  Lab exercises are sometimes available too.  Most of 
these are not designed as a course per se, however a motivated student 
should be able to follow along.  I think the biggest potential problem 
though would be the absence of any tactile experience with specimens - 
but I don't see an easy way to get around this problem.

Dave

On Jan 7, 2005, at 8:05 AM, Bill Chaisson/Deirdre Cunningham wrote:

> Hi folks-
>
> I just got an inquiry from a high school student looking for on-line 
> paleontology courses.  UR does not offer any.  Does anybody have any 
> information on this?  I will forward any replies to her.
>
> Bill
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>
> Hello!  I am emailing you regarding any online Paleontology courses 
> you are aware of.  Is the University of Rochester offering any online 
> Paleontology courses in the near future?
>
> Unfortunately, I am unable to attend classes at a college at this 
> point in time because of some medical conditions.  I am finishing my 
> last two High School courses (my school is a correspondence school) 
> and my dream is to become a Paleontologist.  Hopefully in the near 
> future I will be able to participate in some learning adventures at 
> dig sites.  At this point in time it just isn't feasible.  I am 
> preparing to start on online Geology course through Indiana 
> University-Purdue University Fort Wayne in Indiana, which is where I'm 
> from.  I would like to take some classes for my own self-fulfillment 
> and to also prepare me for when I will be able to attend college.
>
>
> Thank you very much,
> Jessica Watson
>
>
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> William P. Chaisson
> Adjunct Assistant Professor
> Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
> University of Rochester
> Rochester, NY  14627
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>
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