OLLI101481 - Geology's Paradigm Problem (Online via Zoom)

Course Description

Geology’s Paradigm Problem

Instructor: Eric Clausen
Dates: Tuesdays, June 6-June 27
Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Online via Zoom

Based on the instructor’s new book The Topographic Map Mystery: Geology’s Unrecognized Paradigm Problem (which does not have to be read to participate) this 4-week lecture/discussion class will explore with illustrated PowerPoint slides why geologists cannot explain United States Geological Survey topographic map drainage system and erosional landform evidence. Among the topics to be discussed are the nature of scientific paradigms and North American glacial history as that glacial history is now explained and what changes in that glacial history are needed to explain the topographic map drainage system and erosional landform evidence.
Maximum online registrants: 100

Instructor’s Bio:
Eric Clausen earned a BA in geology at Columbia University and a PhD in geology at the University of Wyoming. He taught geology at Minot State University in North Dakota and now holds the position of professor emeritus. He moved to the Philadelphia area in 2013 and is working on research related to erosional landform feature origins.