I have been developing a methodology for Solari to determine the total economic return (impact on both investor and living ecosystem) of a mining operation. I have been inching along as my understanding of geology is limited to dim recollections of high school science.
I just decided to put the effort on hold and watch The Teaching Company’s course in Geology: The Nature of Earth: An Introduction to Geology taught by John J. Renton of West Virginia University. It is unbelievably helpful. These things are the opposite of Hollywood – a professor who is authentic and grounded, loves to learn and teach and really cares. When I was in college or business school, you were lucky to have 1 or 2 of such teachers a year. Now it appears you can have them every time for whatever topic you want to learn about. This may be better than Netflix documentaries.
If you have had an experience with The Teaching Company’s courses, I would love to know which ones you recommend.
Well written article.
Hi Catherine,
Yes i have to agree with you, the teaching companies courses are nothing less than spectacular.
I am studying both economics and geography at third level in a well respected university in Ireland. The lecturers in my courses, who are well reputed and published professors do not come even close to the ones i’ve found on the teaching companies’.
The video lecturers are captivating and thorough in the teaching processes, i have learned so much more by watchin the lectures that actually attending in my university.
Big thumbs up to TTC.
I love Elizabeth Vandiver’s Classical Mythology–as well as her lectures on Homer. Not exactly related to your issues–but Vandiver is fantastic.
Hi Catherine,
Have you looked at using the Trucost model to help in your project. Have a look here http://www.trucost.com
If you need a contact there let me know.
Regards
Raf