The Department of Earth & Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers and lecturers in lieu of GSI’s to teach in Summer 2026:
EPS 12 The Planets
This course examines the mysteries and inner workings of our solar system. What are planets made of? Why do they orbit the sun the way they do? How do planets form, and what are they made of? Why do some bizarre moons have oceans, volcanoes, and ice floes? What makes the Earth hospitable for life? Is the Earth a common type of planet or some cosmic quirk? This course will introduce basic physics, chemistry, and math to understand planets, moons, rings, comets, asteroids, atmospheres, and oceans. Understanding other worlds will help us save our own planet and help us understand our place in the universe. This course is web-based.
2026 Summer Session C, Jun 22, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026
Instruction Mode: Web Based Instruction, asynchronous class M,Tu ,W ,Th ,F
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EPS 20 Earthquakes in your Backyard
Introduction to earthquakes, their causes and effects. General discussion of basic principles and methods of seismology and geological tectonics, distribution of earthquakes in space and time, effects of earthquakes, and earthquake hazard and risk, with particular emphasis on the situation in California.
2026 Summer Session D, Jul 06, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026
Instruction Mode: Online, Mon & Wed 1:00pm - 3:29pm
To apply: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04890
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.