EART 96Earth Sciences Orientation
Practical, evidence-based strategies for maximizing learning, developing a sense of belonging, and building your identity in Earth and planetary sciences studies.This course can be taken for Pass/No Pass grading only. (Formerly Academic Success Skills.)
Enrollment is restricted to first-year proposed Earth sciences majors.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue 11:40am–1:15pm | Earth&Marine A340 | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Earth&Marine A340 | M. E. Clapham | Open 11/15 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Clapham | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 75% | 34 |
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