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Exploring Ecosystems of Northern Indiana/

Hoosiers Rock!

GEOL F116: First Year Seminar

Fall 2024

Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30am-12:45pm

Marram Hall 203

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Meet your instructor: Dr. Savannah Bennett

I am the Director of IUN's STEM Center, and I am excited to work with you this semester! I have a Ph.D. in Ecology from Indiana University Bloomington, and I have taught several biology, ecology, and environmental sciences courses. I love teaching, and I am passionate about connecting students to the natural world. In the fall, I do research studying Northern Saw-whet Owls, which are the smallest owl species in North America! In my free time I like hiking and nature photography.

Contact information:

You can reach me through a Canvas message, via email at savabenn@iu.edu, or by office phone at 219-980-6512. You can expect a response within 24 hours during the workweek. My office is Room 201C of the library, which is located inside room 201 (the STEM Center).

Office Hours:

My office hours will be held on Mondays from 10am-11am, Wednesdays from 1pm-2pm, and by appointment.

Course Description:

This class is an introduction to life at Indiana University Northwest, the value of a college degree, and succeeding as a college student. In this class you will get the opportunity to have discussions with your instructor and fellow students. You will learn about programs and services on campus and become more engaged with IUN campus community.

The special topic of our First Year Seminar is “Exploring Ecosystems of Northern Indiana.” In this class, you will have the opportunity to learn about different natural features, organisms, and ecological relationships in habitats across Northern Indiana. We will learn about local ecosystems through a series of hands-on activities (both in the classroom and in the field), group discussions, and lectures. We will do several creative projects and learn how to design scientific experiments as well.