EART 191Earth Sciences Capstone Seminar
In-depth exploration of a topic within the Earth sciences. Involves at least one research paper. Topics vary quarterly; consult the current course listings. Enrollment is by instructor consent.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is restricted to senior majors in Earth sciences and the combined major with anthropology. Enrollment is by application with selection based on appropriate background and academic performance and by consent of the instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/1 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Earth&Marine D226 | P. Y. Chuang | Open 18/19 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Earth&Marine C332 | X. Zhang | Closed 5/1 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Chuang | 2.5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 19% | 56 |
| Xi Zhang | 4.3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 92% | 12 |
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