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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course examines the vital role of wetlands in the hydrology and ecology of global landscapes. The function of inland and coastal marshes, swamps and bogs, and their role in water and nutrient cycles, will be examined. Students will also survey the biodiversity of wetlands habitats, from microbes to vertebrates. The biological links between wetlands and human activities, such as agriculture, coastal development, and fisheries will be considered, as well as the legal framework for the protection and restoration of endangered wetlands. Prerequisites: One year of an introductory science (geology, chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, or economics); and two semesters of upperlevel (elective) science courses. Offered fall semester, annually.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This discussion-based course addresses questions which have puzzled human beings throughout the ages. A number of the possible answers developed by Western philosophers will be examined, and students will offer and support their own opinions. The overall question of whether humans are or are not part of nature will tie topics together. As the last topic students will choose from A number of contemporary questions (e.g., gender equality, cultural relativism, abortion, alternate thought systems, euthanasia) which have philosophical implications.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course examines primarily Western, and some non-Western philosophies (and philosophy-religions) from Socrates, Confucius, and the Vedanta Hindus of the ancient world to the twentieth century. Philosophical traditions are approached as developing bodies of inquiry and knowledge in which historical influences, appropriate contexts, and individual creativity shape thought. A strong emphasis is placed on matters of comparison and contrast among the traditions.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits An exploration of some of the important and enduring questions in ethics are undertaken through A study of fundamental texts in the history of moral philosophy, as well as through A consideration of real life situations. The course includes readings from Plato, Kant, Hume, Nietzsche, and A sampling of twentieth-century philosophers. Special emphasis is given to the relevance of moral philosophy to current moral dilemmas. Prerequisite: 2000-level CPHIL or CRELS course, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits The student serves as A teaching assistant to the faculty who has accepted them. The course includes both studying the processes of planning, implementing, and evaluating the course curriculum, and assisting with the preparation and teaching aspects of the course. The course is recommended for students interested in A deeper study of A particular subject, and for those wishing to participate in the planning and teaching process. See Teaching Assistantships on page 48 for details.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course covers fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry: the motion of objects, energy, light, electricity, magnetism, atomic structure, quantum physics, properties of matter, chemical reactions, and energy transfers. Students work to master concepts in physics and chemistry and then apply them to the investigation of complex phenomena taken from meteorology, geology, and astronomy. The social, cultural, and economic influences on the process of scientific discovery during the past 400 years are discussed.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Topics in geochemistry, crystal structure, and the molecular nature of minerals and ores introduce students to the physical nature of soils and rocks. Plate tectonics and continental drift provide A holistic model of the evolution and dynamic nature of the earth's geology and climate. A survey of planetary geology widens this model to include consideration of other planets. A student project is required. This course meets for four hours weekly in order to integrate laboratory experiences.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is designed to take advantage of students' interest and curiosity about weather, as well as their desire to understand the impact that people have on the atmospheric environment. The course will cover such topics as temperature, precipitation, air pressure and winds; air masses and weather patterns; tornadoes and hurricanes; air pollution; and climate change. Laboratory activities and technology will be integrated into the course to give students A better understanding of weather variables and how weather data is monitored, collected, and analyzed. A student project is required. Prerequisite: Any laboratory science course.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course begins with the history of oceanography and covers the origin of the Earth and the ocean; marine geology and geophysics; chemical, biological, and physical oceanography; climate; coastal and estuarine environments; ocean resources; marine pollution; and the law of the sea. Laboratory exercises and field work along the coast are required. Prerequisite: Any laboratory science course.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course covers the basic topics in inorganic and organic chemistry including: atomic structure, periodic relationships, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, and molecular structures. The topics are developed further by considering practical examples such as: air and water pollution, pesticides, food additives, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, and energy technologies. The impact of each on public policy and human health is discussed. A student project is required. This course meets for four hours weekly in order to integrate laboratory experiences.
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