Thomas Duncan

Teaching Philosophy / Goals

I feel very strongly that knowledge truly represents power, particularly in our present society, because knowledge is completely portable, and perhaps more importantly, it is one thing that can not be taken from a person who already possesses it. I believe that my job as an educator is to do the most effective job I can of imparting fundamental insights into both how the natural world works and the importance of this knowledge.

Interests

My main interests in environmental science continue to be water-related, particularly those aspects related to human effects on our freshwater and marine resources, while other interests focus on humanity's increasing demands for and use of food, water, and energy resources and the resulting conflicts.

Courses I Teach

ESCI 233 The Environment
ESCI 409 Environmental Hazards
ESCI 410 Natural Resources: Scarcity or Plenty 
ESCI 470 Environmental Controversies
SEM 139 1st Year Professional Development
SEM 239 2nd Year Professional Development