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3.00 Credits
This is an 11-day fi eld course in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Students meet weekly on the RIT campus during spring quarter to learn about the wildlife and geology of the islands and about their infl uence on Darwin's Theory of Evolution. The diffi culties of balancing human problems with environmental conservation are ongoing problems in the Galapagos. The actual fi eld trip occurs in May, right after graduation. We charter a boat and cruise among the islands for one week. There are daily shore excursions and frequent snorkeling opportunities. The course provides outstanding opportunities for nature photography. Although this is a spring quarter offering, students must contact the instructor during the previous fall quarter. Enrollment is limited to 11 students. A travel fee is required. Credit variable (S)
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6.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the student to safely band passerine species of birds and to safely engage in research using banding methods. The course is also designed to meet requirements of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the North American Banding Council for banders and for bander training. This course constitutes the fi rst step towards obtaining a USFWS permit to band birds and to conduct research. (One year of biology or permission of instructor) Class 2, Lab 6, Credit 2
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science through the study of topics like ecosystems and biodiversity, land cover change, energy, pollution, and global climate change. A unifying theme is the concept of sustainability. This is part of the required course sequence for all students in the environmental science degree program. Class 3, Lab 3, Credit 4 (F)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to problem-based learning by focusing on a watershed assessment while learning about water quality and water quantity issues and analyses, land cover change, wetlands, and soils. The watershed project will also involve environmental education and outreach activities linked to Earth Day. Part of the required course sequence for all students in the environmental science degree program. Class 3, Lab 3, Credit 4 (S)
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3.00 Credits
Through hands-on projects and case studies, this course illustrates concepts and applications of vector geographic information systems (GIS) in a variety of disciplines, such as environmental science, biology, geology, geography, sociology, and economics. Students will learn how to use GIS software, plan a project, create a database, and conduct independent analysis. No offi cial prerequisites, but students should be comfortable working with computers and experience with programming is also useful. Class 3, Lab 3, Credit 4 (F)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on raster data and surfaces, digital imagery, and the integration of raster geographic information systems (GIS) data and analyses with vector GIS. Topics will include vector-to-raster conversions; managing raster layers, attributes and databases; overlay analyses; neighborhood analyses; map algebra; surface modeling (2-D and 3-D); and basic remote sensing applications. Students will read and discuss case studies from a variety of disciplines using raster analyses, learn and apply similar tools and analyses in a series of lab experiments, and conduct an independent project based on lab exercises or a topic of their own interest. No prerequisite, but 1006-350 Applications of GIS is strongly recommended. Class 3, Lab 3, Credit 4 (W)
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0.00 Credits
Cooperative education experience for undergraduate environmental science students. Credit 0
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3.00 Credits
This course is linked to the Great Lakes course sequence (0508-463, 464) and will bring together all of the principles of environmental science the student has learned during his or her four year undergraduate education at RIT. To accomplish this, students will work in teams to provide solutions to a real environmental problem or issue. In addition to working with RIT faculty, the students will work with practicing environmental scientists and the public. (0508-463, 464)
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3.00 Credits
Courses that are of current interest and/or logical continuations of the courses already being offered. These courses are structured as ordinary courses and may have specifi ed prerequisites, contact hours, and examination procedures. Class variable, Credit variable (F, W, S, SU)
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3.00 Credits
Independent study is a faculty-directed study of appropriate topics on a tutorial basis that enables an individual to pursue studies of existing knowledge available in literature. Class variable, Credit variable (F, W, S, SU)
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