EVST 200 - Field and Laboratory Methods in Environmental Science

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

A field and laboratory course covering major methods and approaches used in environmental science. Particular emphasis is put on learning how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to display and analyze spatial data, and on using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to collect spatial data in the field. Other topics include methods to estimate plant and animal abundance, techniques used in wetlands delineation, and use of population models to estimate extinction probability. The course is taught in an integrated lecture-field (laboratory) approach. Prerequisites: EVST 105, or BIOL 121 or BIOL 122, or or permission of the instructor. Four hours. Mr. Gowan.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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