SCA 223 - The Study of Nature/The Natural Environment

Institution:

Gustavus Adolphus College

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Description:

In this course, taught at different locations and with different instructors and lecturers, students will survey Sweden's achievements in the natural sciences, receive formal instruction in glacial geology-with field research-and study current environmental laws and policies. Daniel Lundberg, who has a doctorate in chemistry from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Uppsala), will introduce students to the academic study of science in Uppsala, a city with major research universities, and present well-known Swedish scientists and their achievements. Linnaeus, Celsius, Scheele, Nobel, ngstr m, Arrhenius, and Klein are among the scientists introduced. Mark Johnson, a former professor of geology at Gustavus and currently on the faculty at G teborg University, will discuss research in his professional field, the earth sciences, focusing on glacial geology. Students will also learn about Swedish laws and public policies aimed at preserving the natural environment. NASP, Spring semeste

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.GUSTAVUS.EDU

Phone Number:

(507) 933-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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