Abstract
Traditional undergraduate curriculum in the geological sciences consists of mineralogy, optical mineralogy, and petrology. In an attempt to better serve student needs, changes to this classical approach are being made at many educational institutions. A new entry-level mineralogy/igneous petrology course has been initiated, and the present report illustrates a series of learning activities that are a part of this course.A concise flow of ideas from chemical elements to minerals to rocks is emphasized, and magmatic evolution as promoted by Bowen's Reaction Series is the pedagogical methodology. Individual learning activities alternate sensibly with cooperative ones. Data sources include textbooks, the library, journal articles, and the Web. Data becomes increasingly complex, and must be analyzed and integrated for individual and group presentations. The concise, focused, and related series of ideas and data appear to provide more effective and efficient learning. Student response to the self-identify of the I AM activities is very positive.
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