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3.00 Credits
Everyone eats. Everyone is a part of the food system. But the food system does not work for everyone. How does food make its way to your plate? In this time of social and ecological change, is it possible to build food systems that sustainably and equitably feed our communities, now and in the future? The short answer: YES! The long answer is more complicated, and requires skills and knowledge from ecology, geography, economics, and social justice. In this course, we will unpack the food system, examine its parts, and develop the tools necessary to build sustainable food systems that work for everyone. We will accomplish this through class discussion, active problem-solving, engaging with readings and multi-media materials, visiting local farms, and getting our hands dirty at the Campus Organic Farm.
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A graduate-level course that makes use of seminar, lecture, lab analysis, field work, and problem sets to study the geomorphology and hydrology of karst landscapes. Karst is a term used to describe a characteristic landscape that forms on soluble bedrock. The individual landforms might include caves, springs, and sinkholes, all of which form as water flows through the system over time. Emphasis will be placed on the study of landform assemblages, particularly in different climates across the globe, hydrologic methods, geochemical processes, and the theories of cave formation. The course will also examine field water chemistry sampling protocol, make use of numerous field instruments, and examine aspects of groundwater dye tracing. Real-world, practical, issues such as sinkhole flooding, groundwater contamination and monitoring, and sinkhole collapse will also be addressed, with many examples coming from Pennsylvanias Cumberland Valley.
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Continues development of the student's understanding of GIS and extends understanding into spatial analysis. Fundamental concepts covered previously, including scale, earth models, map projections and coordinate systems, are also developed. New major concepts include Boolean logic, overlays, map algebra, terrain modeling. Technical skill development focuses on data collection and integration, digitizing, and design of spatial data display. Primary emphasis on using real-world examples in GIS modeling and analysis.
Prerequisite:
GEO 202 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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3.00 Credits
Studies the spatial pattern of land-use development in rural and urban areas and interaction between urbanization and environment. Examines the physical and cultural requirements of environmental land-use planning including the study of the land-use classification, planning and zoning procedures, economic activity and the city as an ecosystem. City planning techniques, land-use mapping and field study of local region are utilized.
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3.00 Credits
GIS3 is the capstone course for both the GIS Major and GIS Minor programs. GIS3 examines advanced topics in GIS such as spatial data analysis and visualization, workflow automation, and recognizing the interoperable nature of GIS, Remote Sensing, GNSS, and other geotechnologies. Skills development focuses on advanced forms of spatial data analysis (e.g., network analysis, spatial point pattern analysis, terrain modelling, optimum site selection, etc.), workflow automation methods, and both desktop and online mapping. Students are expected to design and implement an independent Capstone GIS Project during the course.
Prerequisite:
(GEO 202 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND GEO 363 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) OR GPRE FOR MIN. SCORE OF 1
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3.00 Credits
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for students with no background in the language. Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on personalized topics. The department reserves the right to remove students found to be in violation without notice.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of GER101. Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self and other personalized topics.
Prerequisite:
GER 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of GER102. Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self, family, friends, and their communities. Reading, writing, listening and speaking are combined to explore the language and culture of the German-speaking world.
Prerequisite:
GER 102 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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3.00 Credits
Examines the culture, the social and artistic factors which have contributed to the evolvement of the civilization and culture of German-speaking peoples. Examines trends in world history that had an impact on the cultural development of German-speaking countries and employs a historical approach. Taught in English; knowledge of German language and culture helpful but not essential.
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