These are due the next lecture period after the discussion. Varying from homework problems to written reports on issues in the field. There will be a homework approximately once a week starting the second week of classes. Homeworks are handed out on Tuesday and are due the following Tuesday. If you miss class you are responsible for getting a copy of the homework.
Homeworks can also be short oral presentations on a scientific news report.
The final project requires selecting a topic in the general area of Earth Sciences and see how discoveries in the field were reported. The subject can be old or new. During the class current and active areas of research will be extensively discussed. I will provide a lot of assistance in choosing, focusing and preparing the reports and oral presentations.