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3.00 Credits
(Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) This module compares the two sides of the Grand Canyon-the South Rim (an arid ecosystem at 6,300 ft. elevation) and the North Rim (a ponderosa pine dominated habitat at 8,200 ft. elevation). We will examine the plant and animal associations that differentiate both sides of the Canyon. This module involves hiking into the Grand Canyon-while not overly strenuous, does require a certain degree of physical fitness. The trip from the South Rim to the North Rim of the Canyon takes us through arid flatlands of the Colorado Plateau.
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3.00 Credits
(Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) Module for remote field course.
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3.00 Credits
(Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) When ask, many people express a belief in the notion that alien life forms have visited the earth. Further, some people believe not only that aliens have visited earth, but that they have been abducted by aliens for various purposes. We will examine the psychological foundation for these beliefs while visiting Roswell, NM, site of one of the most famous alien sightings. Corequisites: ND261 or ND262 or IC206.
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3.00 Credits
(Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) During this module we cover the following topics: observe various types of glacial deposits and landforms, appreciate the erosional importance of water in arid climates, examine relationships between geology, climate and land use, and identify unstable landforms.
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3.00 Credits
(Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) There have been a number of case histories of climbers who have experienced rapid changes in altitude that report confusion, amnesia and other cognitive difficulties. We will focus specifically on alterations of working memory performance due to altitude. We will climb into the San Juan National Forest and reach an altitude of 13,000 feet above sea level. Once at the top, we will measure our performance on several classic working memory tasks. Corequisites: ND261 or ND262 or IC206.
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(Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) There are a number of old wives tales about how both men and women navigate in their environment, including men never ask for directions and women get lost easily. We will investigate these old wives tales in more detail, by systematically examining how both sexes perform on real world navigation tasks. We will visit the Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park. This area of " infant arches " is, in fact, an excellent example of a real world maze. The following day, we will wander around the downtown area of Moab, asking for directions to assess the differences in how men and women give directions. Corequsites: ND261 or ND262 or IC207.
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3.00 Credits
(Summer; Yearly; 0.00 Credits) During this module, students will learn how Historic and contemporary Sinagua, Hopi, Tewa, Navajo, and New Age tourist societies adapt to and live in a harsh desert climate. They will leran through exploring subsistence strategies, agriculture, architecture at several different sites. Dr. Wagoner. May 20-22. No additional fee required.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) Health professionals from both conventional and alternative medicine in Huntingdon will introduce students to their practices, the education involved, and the pros and cons of practicing in a small town. Students will be exposed to the integrative model of health care, will have an opportunity to network with practitioners, and will be encouraged to consider a future practice in Huntingdon.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Yearly; 2.00 Credits) Students with a sincere interest in rural health care shadow a range of practitioners and participate in a health-related community service project. This course is graded. Open to a maximum of 12 students. Sophomores and juniors preferred. Corequisite: ND 290. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) Faculty, staff, alumni, and guests will provide expertise and advice designed to help students understand and prepare for successful transitions. The process of transition (loss of what is familiar and known) will be discussed utilizing models of behavior within social systems and personal experiences. Case studies will examine: changing career goals; adjusting to cultural differences; the transition from life as an undergraduate to life as a graduate student; 147work life unreadiness148; lifestyle adjustments such as financial independence, rural to urban, and changing relationships.
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