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Academic Year 2002/2003

The Connecticut River: An Earth Science Perspective
E&ES 112 FA

Students in this course will examine the geological and ecological development of the Connecticut River as an example of how rivers both influence and are influenced by humans. Students will measure river properties and collect samples, gaining first-hand experience in scientific data generation and analysis. This course is being introduced as a special topic/first-year initiative to provide students with an opportunity to collect and analyze scientific data and to examine the interaction of humans and a particular type of natural environment. Specific topics to be covered include: natural development (geological development, including role of wetlands, hydrology, ecology); human impact (pollution--industrial, agricultural and domestic); energy (hydroelectric and nuclear power); habitat (restoration and preservation).

MAJOR READINGS

Selected readings from original sources.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly reports, one oral presentation and paper/poster.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The course will meet weekly with one Saturday trip. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Laboratory

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM E&ES    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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