GEO 013: Our Planetary Neighbors - The Solar System and Beyond

Course Description

A survey of the planets in the solar system focusing on comparative planetology. Explores the formation, structure, composition, and evolution of rocky and gas giant planets. Also addresses the night sky, the Earth’s Moon, gravity, planetary motion, radiation, minor bodies, and exoplanets.

Selected Reviews

Fall 2024 [65 Students in 3 Discussion Sections]

I cannot say enough good things about Evan!!! They are by far the best TA I have ever had. This course is not related to my major, and I was not confident going into it. Evan made all the difference. They were approachable, knowledgeable, and able to communicate the content in an easily digestible way to people new to the field. Discussion sections and office hours were incredibly productive and Evan was both efficient when lecturing and friendly and helpful during individual interactions. They are also incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their work, and it shows.

He is very helpful and always available. He grades fairly and motivates his students. He made this class enjoyable and always answered questions. I would definitely consider taking another GEO course because he made it enjoyable.

TA Evan was an amazing TA in this course. He helped me a lot in this course and I couldn’t have done it without his help. He was very considerate of others and really tried his best to help us understand the material. I hope to have him as a TA in the future again.

Evan is very friendly, encouraging, and helpful. He encourages class participation and questions, and puts in effort to make the class a welcoming setting. He tries to make the class fun and help students succeed, and does well to motivate the class. He is organized and does well in giving concise reviews of the material. Evan is an excellent instructor overall and has been very helpful in succeeding in this course!

Evan is the best TA I’ve had so far in college. He is super helpful, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. No complaints at all