ESF Summer Session 2012

Bevilacqua

MTuWThF - 6 hours

Sat - 3 hours

(May 28 - June 7)

College Algebra and Precalculus

LaVie

Elements of analytic geometry. Emphasis on the concepts of polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry and trigonometric functions and their application to design and life and management sciences. Online class.

Prerequisite: 3 years of high school mathematics.

Fulfills General Education requirement for Mathematics

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Kiernan

Introduction to concepts and methods of statistics as applied to problems in environmental science and forestry. Topics include inference (confidence intervals and hypothesis testing), sampling distributions, descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, comparison of population means and proportions, categorical data analysis, regression and correlation, and nonparametric methods.

Fulfills General Education requirement for Mathematics

Forty five hours (equivalent) of lecture and field studies. General survey of the history of China from ancient societies through the current time, with attention to cultural, ecological and natural resource issues focused on selected localities of China. The locality and/or hot spots will be selected from: the invention of paper; printing technology; renewable energy, anaerobic digestion of manual/plant biomass; wastewater treatment; Great Walls; Forbidden City; Three Gorges area; Canals; Chinese gardens; Sichuan; Dujianyang Irrigation Dam/Channels; Panda preservation; Hakka culture; Tibetan culture; plants and vegetation, etc. Analysis of the evolution of the chinese culture. Historical and contemporary influences of China.

Additional fee applies (approx $4,000 for flights and out-of-country travel/acommodation - exact amount TBD)

Lectures, readings, problems discussions, student oral presentations, field experiments an dassigned projects. Class topics include but are not limited to: a) Flow monitoring, 2) Wastewater treatment; 3) Hydropower and its applications; 4) Biomass energy and supply; 5) Forest industry, lumber industry and municipalities in the context of renewable energy supplies; 6) Emergency generators and applications; 7) Bio-charcoal making; and 8) class project. [Class runs from May 28 thru June 7. First and last days will be travel days to/from the Ranger School at Wanakena. 6 hours of class per remaining weekday and three hours on Saturday]

Additional fees apply: Transportation fee of $60 and board/meals of approximately $40 per day.

An integrated overview of large-scale environmental issues and their relation to the development of human societies and resource-use strategies over time. Focus is on population growth and societal pressures on physical and biotic resources. Topics include energy-use issues, causes and socio-economic implications of climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity. Online class.

Fulfills General Education requirement for Social Sciences or Natural Sciences

Principles of Genetics

Helenbrook

A general course covering concepts of genetics and evolution basic to upper-division biology and biochemistry courses. Includes the inheritance and analysis of Mendelian and quantitative traits, the chemical nature of the gene and its action, genetic engineering, the genetic structure of populations and their evolution. Numerical methods for characterizing and analyzing genetic data are introduced.

Prerequisites: General Biology 1 and 2 (EFB 101 and EFB 103)

Principles of Genetics Lab

Helenbrook

Experiments with plants and animals and computer simulation exercises demonstrate the basic principles of inheritance of Mendelian traits and changes in populations caused by major forces in evolution or by breeding procedures. Numerical methods for characterizing quantitative traits and for testing hypotheses are introduced.

Prerequisite: EFB 307

Morphology and physiology of cells. Emphasis on macromolecule structure and function, cell division, gene expression, cell signaling, biochemical pathways, transport, metabolism, and motility.

Prerequisite: One year of introductory biology, one semester of organic chemistry, Genetics.

This residential course offers introductions to Adirondack flora and fauna in a regional context as subjects for various interpretive programs and products such as nature walks and trailside presentations, and slide presentations. The application of professional interpretive techniques and the inclusion of natural history in science education are highlights.

Prerequisite: permission of instructor required.

Additional fees apply: Board/meals of approximately $312 plus transportation fee TBD

Theoretical and applied aspects of forest health monitoring including concepts, data acquisition, analysis, quality assurance, interpretation and reporting.

Prerequisites: Courses in forest resources management, ecology, pathology and entomology (pre or co-requisite).

Flora of Central New York

Hough

Field study, identification and ecology of spring flowering vascular plants, woody plants, ferns and fern allies. We will visit several high quality natural areas in Onondaga County and nearby counties. At least one class session will be devoted to the identification of graminoids and other challenging plant groups in lab.

Prerequisite: Prior completion of a course that included plant identification is strongly recommended

Additional fee applies.

An in-depth survey of contemporary topics in microbial ecology including carbon, nitrogen and sulfur cycling, microbial degradation of recalcitrant compounds, frost control, and utilization of wood-based feedstocks as carbon sources for bioconversion to bioenergy, biofuels, and biomaterials.

Prerequisite: EFB 303 or similar microbiology course is recommended.

Additional fee applies.

Internal processes and conditions in higher plants with emphasis on physiological and biochemical concepts.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites: EFB 325, EFB 326. Note: EFB 531 also required for plant sciences concentration students

Climate Change Science and Sustainability

Eichorn

Climate Change Science and Sustainability is an introduction to climate science, the evidence of modern climate change, and an evaluation of some of the proposed solutions. The course integrates NASA and other web-based climate change media and products with outside readings. NASA's spatial and temporal climate change resources are the basis for most learning activities, which will enable students to continue their exploration of personal and societal climate change solutions. Online class.

Information Literacy

Verostek

Introductory course for students of all levels and all curricula to the basic research process for information retrieval and management. Emphasis on electronic bibliographic and Internet research tools. This course is conducted via Blackboard and has online lectures, online discussions and online assignments.

Includes a brief history of the sport and enjoyment of fly fishing in a sustainable manner. This includes the preservation of fish and aquatic habitat. Techniques taught include casting mechanics and fishing technique practice. This introduction to the sport will include: knowledge of equipment, fish identification, fly tying, knot-tying, casting mechanics, fishing techniques, reading still and moving water, entomology, and environmental preservation and restoration projects.

Equipment may be provided, if necessary.

Additional transportation fee of $10.00 applies.

Introductory survey of the history, geography, economy, and culture of Native Americans from prehistory to present, with special attention to the Great Lakes region/upstate New York and environmental topics. Draws on texts, films, guest speakers, and other resources.

History of changes occurring in America post 1865 including land use, government, economic and international relations.

Fulfills General Education requirement for American History

This course is designed to introduce the concept of and describe the human race’s impact on the Earth’s environment. More than simply pollution and degradation, humankind’s imprint upon the world has profoundly changed it both for the better and for the worse. Understanding these changes requires background knowledge of how humans have affected the environment in both the physical and social realms.

Classes will consist primarily of lecture and discussion. Our study will commence with an initial section on human impact on the various segments of the environment, such as land, air, and water. We will then focus on natural and non-naturally occurring phenomena between humans and the environment, from flushing a toilet to detonating a thermonuclear weapon. The last section will discuss the impact of humans in geographic detail on each continent, and looks at human impact from a variety of standpoints not always considered: environmental impact associated with history, public policy, and citizen advocacy. We also examine other phenomena not always directly associated with humans and the environment, such as urban sprawl and poverty. We will close with discussion and an attempt to address questions surrounding sustainability.

“Introduction to Human Geography” seeks to give you a basic introduction to the discipline of human geography, and will allow you to acquire a sound knowledge base of fundamental geographic concepts. In this introductory course, you will be introduced to a study of world cultures and their geographies, ranging from the North American continent to South East Asia. Particular emphasis will be placed on landscape, space, and place, as imperative geographic concepts implicit in each of the themes we will address in the class.

The class will follow a thematic approach to human geography, focusing on five primary themes that will run throughout each of the lessons: Region, Mobility (diffusion), Globalization, Nature-Culture (cultural-environmental interaction), and the Cultural Landscape.

Historical roots of environmental attitudes, values, and ethics with special emphasis on how individual attitudes impact environmental issues. Perspectives on man's relationship and responsibility to nature. Value implications of ecological principles and concepts. Examples of current environmental issues are examined in this context.

Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of instructor

This course is intended to provide students with an introduction to the current theory and knowledge in the emerging field of social marketing and its application to promote pro-environmental bahavior change. Some questions we will discuss in the course are: Why do we behave in one way or another? How can individuals be engaged in pro-environmental behaviors? What are the strengths and limitations of social marketing to effectively promote social change? We will examine the theoretical foundations of environmental behavior change, drawing from a wide range of disciplines including psychology, marketing, and communications, among others. We will review the foundations and concepts of social marketing, and focus on applying those ideas to real-world situations. This course will be of interest for those planning on following a career in government and non-profits, although the ideas and concepts we will discuss should be useful for others too.

Prerequisite: At least sophomore status.

Students will critically examine the rhetoric of nature and the environment and the literary expectations of their disciplines. Students will engage in a sustained research project involving writing and graphics. Frequent informal and formal writing assignments, research and documentation, and an oral presentation are required.

Please note: This course was formerly listed as CLL 290 Writing, Humanities and the Environment

Prerequisite: CLL 190 or EWP 190

Fulfills General Education requirement for Humanities

An introduction to the challenges and goals of creating a start-up venture in environmental science or technology. Recognize marketplace trends and creating commercial opportunities. Analyze feasibility and potential to create a sustainable venture. Topics include critical success factors and key start-up issues unique to science and technology.

Prerequisite: completion of 11th grade

One week intensive course that introduces the use of AutoCAD. Students learn skills for producing digital technical drawings used mainly for construction documentation. Content emphasizes production of scal-specific vector drawings for print and portable electronic documents, and addresses digital workflow management.

Prerequisite: Undergraduate standing in the DLA Bachelor of Landscape Architecure program or permission of the instructor. Completion of LSA 301 and 302 recommended.

Examination of artistic constructions of American environment primarily 1800-2000. Representations of the natural world, concepts of sublime and picturesque, film representations of the natural world, earthworks and eco-feminism provide background to critical examination of how environment informs political, social and artistic trends. Online class.

Prerequisite: LSA 206

Living Willow Structures are a new form in landscape architecture and an exciting green method of adding living three dimensional structures in the landscape. Living structures include such items as living fences, tunnels, arbors, outdoor living rooms and large scale installations of art and functionality. More and more designers are incorporating these structures in playgrounds and community spaces.

In this course, participants will be designing and building a variety of structures. Students will be introduced to the fedge and poling methods of construction through a variety of lecture, powerpoint and demonstration. The course will then engage in the design and building of these structures on ESF properties.

The course is taught by Bonnie Gale who is a landscape designer and willow artist. She is conducting research at SUNY-ESF on willow structures. She has built nearly 30 structures to date and her work can be viewed on her web site www.bonniegale.com. Her work has been featured in House and Garden, Vogue Living, Fiber Arts and on the Martha Stewart Show. An example of her work may be found at Carolina Dome.

A six-week field course at Acadia National Park in Maine in the methods, processes and techniques of cultural landscape preservation and park management, taught through a combination of field work and classroom learning. Lectures and discussion, led by SUNY ESF and NPS staff, will address natural and cultural resource management, historic preservation standards and guidelines, mapping techniques including GPS and GIS, photography, the history of Acadia, and park operations. Field work will inventory Acadia's historic carriage road system built between 1913 and 1940. The course includes transportation to and from Syracuse, a $1,000 stipend, and housing. Tuition assistance may be available. For more information, go to http://www.esf.edu/cclp/opportunities.htm.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required. Permission is based on review of letter of interest, resume and transcript. Send materials to Professor George Curry at gwcurry@esf.edu. Materials will be accepted through March 15, 2012. Current students in landscape architecture, historic preservation, forest and natural resource management, environmental studies, or related fields are preferred. Although transportation and board are free of charge, students will be responsible for meals and other incidental costs. Enrollment is limited to six.