David West

Dave is an amazing professor, and this course is his baby. Geo Evo will challenge you; there is no doubt in this. You will have to write a lab report every week. There will be hard subjects, but Dave will also help you along the way. This class was extremely valuable in learning how to write for geologic sciences, write better overall, and become strong in your understanding of the geology around us. This class is required, but you are going to love it.

Dave is an amazing professor, and this course is his baby. Geo Evo will challenge you; there is no doubt in this. You will have to write a lab report every week. There will be hard subjects, but Dave will also help you along the way. This class was extremely valuable in learning how to write for geologic sciences, write better overal …Read more

Mineralogy is one of the most applicable classes you can take at Midd. Dave does a great job explaining course concepts, like the structure of minerals and the families they are part of. Take this class if you want to be able to identify any rock you see when walking around - its a great feeling to have that sort of knowledge, and past that its just a a fun class.

Best class ever! U do have to do a report every week; that took me 5-8 hours. But if you are interested in rocks, it's awesome. You spend more time outside than inside the whole semester, and Dave is just such a great teacher. Definitely not recommended if you are not an ECSC major though.