Home | Gateways | Academics | Admission | Directories | Site Index

Short Courses:

Philosophy of Science - (Fall)
During this course, students will begin to understand the general scope, functionality and applications of philosophy and the philosophy of science through discussions of primary and contextual readings, written response to content questions, individual meetings with the instructor and the completion and presentation of one paper.

Eco-phenomonology - (Fall) 
During this course, students will begin to understand the general scope, functionality and applications of philosophy and the philosophy of science through discussions of primary and contextual readings, written response to content questions, individual meetings with the instructor and the completion and presentation of one paper.

Winter Mammalian Ecology (March)
This one week course focuses on the physiological and behavioral adaptations of large and small mammals in dealing with winter environments. Field techniques associated with ecology and populations processes are used to facilitate the understanding of the adaptations that enhance over winter survivorship of mammals in northern environments.

Eco-Phenomenology & Wilderness Ethics (Summer)
Philosopher Edmund Husserl's system of phenomenology will be studied alongside contemporary writing in environmental philosophy and eco-phenomenology. Students will interact with these ideas through readings, written responses to essay questions and the successful completion of one of two final project options.

Stalking Science Education in the Adiriondacks (July)
"Stalking Science Education in the Adirondacks" helps teachers rekindle their passion for teaching by supplying creative strategies to lead students from initial field observations to inquiry-based research. Activities and modules stress the process of science while developing relevant conservation education themes. "Stalking Science" combines field experiences, modern technologies and creative minds to enrich conservation and science education throughout New York State.

Adirondack Forest Ecology and Management (August)
Field-based, issues-oriented course that introduces and explores forest ecosystem management in the Adirondacks, as developed and framed by ecology and policy. Intensive study of key forest organisms, communities, and landscapes. Contemporary research on central Adirondack forests is featured based on work at the Huntington Wildlife Forest. Emphasis is on experiential learning via a series of trips to, and laboratories in, the forest.

Adirondack Field Ecology (August)
This five-day residential course is designed for college seniors, graduate students, teachers and the general public. The course provides an overview of the diversity of ecological communities that occurs within the 6 million acre Adirondack Park and to investigate the common inhabitants of these communities, both plant and animal. Participants gain knowledge of the biological and behavioral characteristics that identify plants and animals common in the Adirondacks. They are also exposed to methods used by researchers when studying these organisms. The course emphasizes trees, herbaceous plants, birds, mammals and amphibians of the northern forest. The course combines lecture with field trips to convey knowledge of the natural history of important species and their role in the Adirondack ecosystem.