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3.00 Credits
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a digital cartography (computer mapping) tool for the analysis and integration of locational information. This course provides hands-on training in the PC Arc/Infogeographic information. Prerequisite: ES/CIT222 Spring, odd years
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2.00 - 6.00 Credits
Independent study offers an opportunity to explore an area of study not included in the catalogue listing of approved courses. The topic of an Independent Study should be selected and carefully designed by the student and faculty sponsor, and must meet with the approval of the Division Chair. Normally, the student will be expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and possess the appropriate background and interest to pursue the proposed area of study. A “Proposal for Independent Study” form may be obtained from the Registraror from the office of the Division Chair. Independent Study courses are assigned numbers of 299, 399 or 499, depending on the level of the course.
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3.00 Credits
This course investigates the human relationship with nature, how humans define nature, and how they interact with it. The course will have three major thematic sections: 1) the scientific understanding of this relationship-its historical origins and practical consequences; 2) ethical issues raised by this understanding; 3) the critical examination of new paradigms that might better explain this relationship (or not).
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3.00 Credits
Demonstrates how biological, social, economic and legal issues interact as humans alter their environment. Students will learn the basic methods used to assess the impacts of a development project on the social, economic and natural environments. Prerequisites: BI102, and ES101 or BI218; junior or senior standing. Spring, odd years
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4.00 Credits
Examines the plants, animals, soils, hydrology, and chemistry of different wetland types. The course will include the study of wetland-watershed interactions, and of the methods of wetland protection. Prerequisite: ES101 or BI218. Fall, even years
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3.00 Credits
Students learn what it takes to create a sustainable community through hands-on service learning projects. Students conduct research and propose specific plans to address a specific existing environmental issue in a local community, such as assessing the impacts of a proposed development, reducing air pollution, or increasing recycling.
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3.00 Credits
Problems of protecting and maintaining biological resources, including endangered species and ecosystems. Application of ecological concepts to maintenance and management of individual species and biodiversity will be emphasized. Ethical, legal, and social aspects of these problems will be discussed. Prerequisites: BI102 and ES1O1, or BI218. Spring, alternate years
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3.00 Credits
Designed to develop an understanding of the political components of environmental policymaking. We will study the interactions between the political process and the environment within the public affairs realm. The comparative analysis of countries will be the primary means of investigating these interactions. Therefore, the United States will be one of many countries examined in comparative perspective. Significant attention will also be given to environmental politics under the assumption that international factors, as well as domestic ones, affect the formation of environmental policy. Prerequisite: any PO200 or PO300 level class, or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Examines the basic ecological processes that influence forest type and forest structure. Topics covered range from broad scale landscape patterns of natural and human disturbance to the specific habitat requirements of individual plant species. The lab section consists of weekly field trips to forests both on and off the campus, and will emphasize quantitative techniques for the collection and interpretation of field data, as well as basic natural history. Prerequisite: BI218 or permission of instructor. Fall, odd years
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3.00 Credits
Considers the interaction between culture and the environment. Analysis will focus on cultural adaptations to energy sources. Prerequisite: AN101 or BI101
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