Dave Bush, Ph.D.
Professor of Geology
678-839-4057
dbush@westga .edu
Callaway Science Building - Room 206
Office Hours
Anytime by appointment
Professor of Geology in the Department of Natural Sciences, Geology Program, at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia. Received B.S. in Geology from the State University of New York, College at Oneonta in 1975, and both M.S. (in 1977) and Ph.D. (in 1991) in Geology from Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. Joined the faculty of UWG in 1995. Previously worked for Pennzoil Company in Houston, Texas, as an exploration geophysicist for six years; for the U. S. Geological Survey in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as a coastal and marine geologist for two years; and for the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines at Duke University as a Research Associate for four years.
Current research focuses on coastal storm processes and coastal hazards, especially along the Southeastern U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts, and the Caribbean. Author of several books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles dealing with coastal hazards, risk assessment, property damage mitigation, hurricane impacts, and coastal hazards of developed shorelines. Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed journal Southeastern Geology and is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Coastal Research. Research Fellow in the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines. Teaches undergraduate courses in oceanography, geomorphology, and risk assessment, and graduate courses in oceanography for teachers and earth science for teachers.
- B.S., Geology, SUNY Oneonta, 1975
- M.S., Geology, Duke University, 1977
- Ph.D., Geology, Duke University, 1991
- GEOL-1121 (Intro Geosciences I:Phys Geol)
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography)
- GEOL-4003 (Geomorphology)
- GEOL-4082 (Advced Hazard Assessment)
- GEOL-4093 (Risk Assessment)
- GEOL-4501 (Geology Seminar)
- GEOL-7004 (Earth Science Second Sci Tchr)
- GEOL-7154 (Earth Science Elementary Tchrs)
- GEOL-7203 (Oceanography for Teachers)
- GEOL-7584 (Sel Top for Elementary Tchrs)
- GEOL-7594 (Sel Top for Secondary Tchrs)
Fall 2024 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-4003 (Geomorphology) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2024 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2024 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-4093 (Risk Assessment) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2023 Sections
- GEOL-1121 (Intro Geosciences I:Phys Geol) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2023 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2023 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-4093 (Risk Assessment) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2022 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-4003 (Geomorphology) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2022 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2022 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-4093 (Risk Assessment) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2021 Sections
- GEOL-1121 (Intro Geosciences I:Phys Geol) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2021 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2021 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-4093 (Risk Assessment) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2020 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- GEOL-4003 (Geomorphology) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2020 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E02
Spring 2020 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-4093 (Risk Assessment) Section: 01W
Fall 2019 Sections
- GEOL-1121 (Intro Geosciences I:Phys Geol) Section: E07
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
Summer 2019 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E02
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
Spring 2019 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-4082 (Advced Hazard Assessment) Section: E01
- GEOL-4093 (Risk Assessment) Section: 01W
Fall 2018 Sections
- GEOL-1121 (Intro Geosciences I:Phys Geol) Section: E06
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-4003 (Geomorphology) Section: 01W
Summer 2018 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-7004 (Earth Science Second Sci Tchr) Section: E01
- GEOL-7154 (Earth Science Elementary Tchrs) Section: E01
- GEOL-7203 (Oceanography for Teachers) Section: E01
Spring 2018 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-4093 (Risk Assessment) Section: 01W
Fall 2017 Sections
- GEOL-1121 (Intro Geosciences I:Phys Geol) Section: E06
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-4003 (Geomorphology) Section: 01W
Summer 2017 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-7004 (Earth Science Second Sci Tchr) Section: E01
- GEOL-7154 (Earth Science Elementary Tchrs) Section: E01
- GEOL-7203 (Oceanography for Teachers) Section: E01
Spring 2017 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-4093 (Risk Assessment) Section: 01W
Fall 2016 Sections
- GEOL-1121 (Intro Geosciences I:Phys Geol) Section: 06
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: EO1
Summer 2016 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-7004 (Earth Science Second Sci Tchr) Section: E01
- GEOL-7154 (Earth Science Elementary Tchrs) Section: E01
- GEOL-7203 (Oceanography for Teachers) Section: E01
Spring 2016 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-4093 (Risk Assessment) Section: 01W
- GEOL-4501 (Geology Seminar) Section: 01
Fall 2015 Sections
- GEOL-1121 (Intro Geosciences I:Phys Geol) Section: 06
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
Summer 2015 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-7004 (Earth Science Second Sci Tchr) Section: E01
- GEOL-7154 (Earth Science Elementary Tchrs) Section: E01
- GEOL-7584 (Sel Top for Elementary Tchrs) Section: E01
- GEOL-7594 (Sel Top for Secondary Tchrs) Section: E01
Spring 2015 Sections
- GEOL-2503 (Introduction to Oceanography) Section: E01
- GEOL-4093 (Risk Assessment) Section: 01
Styers, Diane M., Kiley, Michael J., Young, Robert S., and Bush, David M., 2023. Tracking Land Cover and NDVI Changes Before and After Installation of a Groin on Sea Island, Georgia. North Carolina ArcGIS Users Group (NCAUG) 2023 Fall Conference, Asheville
Jackson, Chester W., Jr., Alexander, Clark, and Bush, David M., 2025 in press. Southeastern Geology.