Colloquium Topic: Fracking to Blood Diamonds: The Geopolitics of Energy and Earth's Resources.

In this colloquium, we will explore how the exploitation of fossil fuels and mineral resources affect global geopolitics. Through a series of problem-based learning investigations, we will learn about the geologic setting, recovery (i.e., drilling and mining), and human use of coal, oil, and natural gas and various minerals including diamonds, gold, rare earth elements and examine how the abundance, consumption, and economics of these resources influence global events.

Course Syllabus 2015 Spring Semester

UNIV101 First Year Experience I

Provides an integrated, content-based, co-curricular experience for first year students. Fosters academic and social competencies necessary for university success and provides structured, regular time for first year students to meet with faculty and peer mentors.  The course theme is: “The first step for UD students on the path to becoming contributing global citizens”. 

Draft Course Syllabus 2015 Fall Semester