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Designed as a field immersion experience followed by an open-ended project experience, students will practice basic field techniques, collect original data and complete at least one analytical project. Examples of field experiences include: Winter Ecology in Yellowstone, Alaska Landscape Dynamics, Tropical Ecology, and Natural History of Montana.
Designed as a field immersion experience followed by an open-ended project experience, students will practice basic field techniques, collect original data and complete at least one analytical project. Examples of field experiences include: Winter Ecology in Yellowstone, Alaska Landscape Dynamics, Tropical Ecology, and Natural History of Montana. Global Diversity may apply when it is offered as a study abroad.
This course is designed to introduce students to the various field methods employed in the broad field of environmental science. Interdisciplinary in nature, environmental problems often require understanding and integration across disciplines and an understanding of how data is collected and analyzed. Environmental scientists may find themselves interpreting geologic maps, sampling soils, or designing inventory or monitoring projects. An understanding of the concepts and practices in each of these disciplines will prepare students to evaluate and use existing data, or to design new field-based investigations.
Prerequisites: EAS 101, MA 207 or permission of instructor.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.
An analysis of selected environment-related writings and a discussion of selected environmental themes with presentations by students and faculty and invited lectures as available.