The course has a structure
Treat the official topic sequence as a connected progression rather than a list of isolated terms.
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Planet Earth
GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
- credits
- 3
- Core
- NS
- Typical seasons
- Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
- Fall 2026 sections
- 4
- Open snapshot
- 1 open in snapshot
Course guide
AI-generated overview
Course fingerprint 10 AI-generated signals
Difficulty
3/5Why
The official course description and topic breadth indicate a moderate challenge; the score is a conservative student-perception synthesis.
Workload
3/5Why
The course’s lecture, practice, reading, or composition demands suggest this level of work outside class; section workload can vary.
Pacing
3/5Why
The course covers several connected units in one term, so this score reflects the likely speed needed to keep up.
Projects
2/5Why
The official description centers on lectures, reading, discussion, or problem practice rather than a single build-style project.
Exams
3/5Why
The official structure and subject matter suggest this level of test-centered evaluation; exact grading varies by section.
Math
2/5Why
The course description indicates this amount of quantitative reasoning, if any; it is not a claim about a particular instructor’s exams.
Memorization
3/5Why
The topic list requires this degree of retaining terms, conventions, vocabulary, or factual frameworks alongside reasoning.
Abstraction
3/5Why
The course asks students to work at this level with models, concepts, interpretation, or theory.
Prerequisites
1/5Why
Prior preparation appears this important based on the course level, stated prerequisites, and cumulative skills.
Reading
2/5Why
The subject and official course materials imply this level of reading or text-based preparation; assignments vary by section.
Topic breakdown
A practical chapter-by-chapter view from foundations to applications.
4 modules
Module 1
Earth materials and structure
Relate minerals, rocks, layers, and internal structure to the planet’s history.
mineralsrocksEarth structure
Basic concept overview
Evidence matters
Use examples, problems, texts, demonstrations, or drafts to test whether an explanation actually works.
Practice compounds
Frequent low-stakes practice is usually more reliable than waiting until an exam or final submission.
Things to watch for
Treating every unit as independent
Keep a running map of how new vocabulary and methods depend on earlier ideas.
Studying recognition instead of use
Practice explaining, solving, analyzing, or producing without relying on prompts.
Ignoring feedback until the end
Use recitation, discussion, instructor, peer, or draft feedback while there is still time to adjust.
Fall 2026 sections
1 open · College Avenue, Online
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0112390 | Open | TURRIN, BRENT | Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 2225; Wednesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at ABE 2225ABE 2225 | College Avenue |
| 0212391 | Closed | MOUNTAIN | Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 4225; Thursday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at ABE 4225ABE 4225 | College Avenue |
| 9012392 | Closed | KINNEY, SEAN | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
| 9112393 | Closed | KINNEY, SEAN | ONLINE INSTRUCTION(INTERNET) | Online |
cachedSource: Checked-in Rutgers Schedule of Classes snapshotsUpdated when term datasets are refreshedMay be stale
SIRS teaching signals
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.16
Course quality
4.10
Response rate
38.4%
Coverage
104 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feigenson, Mark | 15 | 4.30 | 4.23 |
| Monteverde, Donald | 11 | 3.86 | 3.81 |
| Kinney, Sean | 10 | 4.59 | 4.59 |
| Browning, James | 6 | 4.47 | 4.33 |
| Feigenson Mark | 6 | 4.15 | 4.22 |
| Lepre Chris | 6 | 3.83 | 3.83 |
Course stats
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue, Online
Current availability
1 open of 4
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Core codes
NS
Loaded terms
6
Prerequisites
No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.
Degree requirement lists
No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.
