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The ESF Student and Visiting Student Guide to Summer Session 2012 (PDF) provides complete information important to your participation in ESF’s Summer Session. 

Please note that maximum and minimum enrollment limits have been established for all summer courses. Register now to make sure you get into the courses you want before they are full or cancelled due to low enrollment. 

ESF Summer Session 2012

Four summer terms include online, classroom, and field-based courses for ESF students, visiting college/university students, rising high school seniors, K-12 educators, professionals and lifelong learners. Explore ESF’s Summer Session for courses that meet your needs:

Are you a student at another college or university? Students at other colleges or universities who wish to take credit-bearing courses at ESF during Summer Session may register as Visiting Students.

Are you a rising high school senior, K-12 teacher, other professional, or lifelong learner? ESF continues to offer summer courses that serve rising high school seniors and K-12 teachers, as well as other professionals and lifelong learners.

In addition to the credit courses listed here, be sure to also check out other summer programs and opportunities offered at ESF!

On-campus Housing for Summer Session

Housing is available in Centennial Hall's two-bedroom suites at a special Summer Session rate of $40/night. Please view the Student Guide to Summer Session 2012 for more information, and contact Kimberly A. Max, Community Manager, with any questions.

Schedule of Summer Terms & Courses

Important Notes:

  • Courses labeled with an asterisk (*) fulfill SUNY General Education requirements. See the course descriptions for the knowledge and skill area.
  • During the Summer Session, no audits or noncredit options are allowed (but special audits, only for NYS residents age 60 or above are allowed).
  • Class locations and times are updated as course details are finalized.

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Start Date End Date Last day to add Last day to drop with 100% refund Last day to drop
Monday, May 14, 2012 Friday, May 25, 2012 Monday, May 14 Tuesday, May 15 Monday, May 21
Course Name Dept. Prefix & Course No. Section No. Credits Location Schedule Instructor
Field Ornithology EFB 496 09 3 Illick 220 MTuWThF 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Belford
Forest Health Monitoring EFB 439 01 3 Field (Heiberg) MTuWThF 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fierke
Flora of Central New York EFB 496 / 696 06 / 02 3 Illick 313 and field MTuWThF 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Hough
Interpreting Field Biology EFB 496 / 696 01 / 01 3 Field (AEC) MTuWThF 9:00 am- 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Folta, E
Climate Change Science and Sustainability ENS 200 01 1 Online Online Eichorn
Introduction to Geospatial Information Technologies ESF 300 01 3 Baker 314 MTWThF 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Bevilacqua

* American History: Colonization to Civil War * EST 296 01 3 Online Online Bushnell
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Summer Session 1

Start Date End Date Last day to add Last day to drop with 100% refund Last day to drop
Monday, May 21, 2012 Friday, June 29, 2012 Wednesday, May 23 Tuesday, May 29 Wednesday, June 13
For those classes with unique schedules (i.e. which do not conform to the above start/end dates) please see the course descriptions for specific drop/add dates.
Course Name Dept. Prefix & Course No. Section No. Credits Location Schedule Instructor
*College Algebra and Precalculus *APM 104 01 3 Online Online LaVie
Information Literacy ESF 200 02 1 Online Online Verostek
*American History: Reconstruction to Present *EST 201 01 3 Online Online Bushnell
* Research Writing and the Humanities *EWP 290 01 3 Online Online Jager
National Park Service Field School at Acadia National Park (June 10 - July 21) LSA 496 / 696 04 / 04 3 Field (Acadia Nat Park) MTuWThF 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (June 10 - July 21) Curry
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Summer Session 2

Start Date End Date Last day to add Last day to drop with 100% refund Last day to drop
Monday, July 2, 2012 Friday, August 10, 2012 Thursday, July 5 Tuesday, July 10 Wednesday, July 25
For those classes with unique schedules (i.e. which do not conform to the above start/end dates) please see the course descriptions for specific drop/add dates.
Course Name Dept. Prefix & Course No. Section No. Credits Location Schedule Instructor
Applied Algebra and Trigonometry APM 103

01

3 Online Online LaVie
*Introduction to Probability and Statistics *APM 391 01 3 Baker 145 (lecture); lab TBD MWF 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Kiernan
Biomimicry and Resilience Science for Buildings, Communities and Complex Sustainability Initiatives CME 496 01 1 Marshall 111 TuTh 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Stack, K; Stack, J.
Microbial Ecology EFB 505 01 2 Marshall 111 MWF 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Stoutenburg
Plant Physiology (July 23 - Aug 16) EFB 530 01 3 Marshall 212 MTuWTh 9:00 am - 12:15 pm (July 23 - Aug 16) Newman, L
Sustainability Program Management EST 496 / 696 02 / 03 3 Marshall 110 TuWTh 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Vormwald, Webster
Advanced Training in Alternative Energy (July 23 - July 27) FCH 496 / 696 14 / 01 2 Baker 148 (lecture); Jahn 130 (lab)

MTuWTh 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

(July 23 - July 27)

Abrams
Geographic Information Systems Applications FOR 496 03 2 Baker 310 MW 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Yoo
Computer Aided Design (Aug 6 - Aug 10) LSA 303 / 696 02 / 08 2 Marshall 303

MTuWThF 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

(Aug 6 - Aug 10)

Toland
ON the Plaza exploring public spaces and culture (Jul 10 - Aug 10) LSA 496/ 696 07 / 07 1 - 4 Field (Puerto Rico) Variable, according to number of credits Fernandez
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Summer Session - Combined Sessions

Start Date End Date Last day to add Last day to drop with 100% refund Last day to drop
Monday, May 21, 2012 Friday, August 10, 2012 Wednesday, May 23 Thursday, June 7 Monday, July 9
Course Name Dept. Prefix & Course No. Section No. Credits Location Schedule Instructor
*The Global Environment and the Evolution of Human Society *EFB 120 01 3 Online Online Beal
Field Works: summer explorations in landscape architecture LSA 496/696 08 / 09 2-6

3rd Floor Marshall Hall

TuThF 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hogue, Vanucchi
Fiber Processing PSE 550 01 3 Walters 211 W 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Amidon

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Course Descriptions

Course No.

Course Name

Instructor

Description

APM 103 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry

LaVie

This course is designed to enable non-science students to solve practical problems in their specific areas of study. Topics include algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions used in measurement and modeling. Applications include percents, scaling, slopes, and contour mapping.

An additional fee for online materials will be assessed -- further information on this will be available from the instructor.

Prerequisite: Math placement or consent of instructor

* APM 104

* 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.

An additional fee for online materials will be assessed -- further information on this will be available from the instructor.

Prerequisite: 3 years of high school mathematics.

Fulfills General Education requirement for Mathematics

* APM 391

* 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

CME 496 Biomimicry and Resilience Science for Buildings, Communities and Complex Sustainability Initiatives Stack, K.; Stack, J.

The course examines emerging science and advanced practice in the disciplines of biomimicry, building science, and resilience science, especially relating to projects and initiatives involving buildings, cities, and complex/strategic sustainability initiatives.
The course introduces the framework and key concepts of Resilience Science, Biomimicry and Building Science. Students will explore case studies of designed/built projects (both local and global) to evaluate how Biomimicry and Resilience Science translates from theory to a practical framework for designing homes, cities, complex sustainability and strategic innovation initiatives. Both scientific eclogical knowledge (SEK) and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) will be emphasized. The course also comparatively evaluates different environmental rating systems and frameworks of sustainability.
The aim of the course is to introduce students to advanced and emerging research, theory, and practice in the areas of Biomimicry, Building Science, Resilience Theory, and sustainability science. Lectures, traditional readings and web-based resources, and interactive discussion will form the basis of class.

Prerequisites: None. General understanding of science and interest in scientifically-based sustainability theory and practice, design, construction.

* EFB 120 * Global Environment and the Evolution of Human Society Beal

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

EFB 439 Forest Health Monitoring Fierke

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

Note: This course will serve as an upper-division field elective for all EFB majors.

Pre- or co-requisites: Courses in forest resources management, ecology, pathology and entomology

Additional fee of $15 applies.

EFB 496 Field Ornithology Belford

One to two hours of classroom work and 4-8 hours of field work and discussion each day for two weeks. This course focuses on world-wide bird taxonomy, and the taxonomy, diversity, identification (by both sight and sound), natural history, ecology, and conservation of birds in the Central New York region.

Note: This course will serve as an upper-division field elective for all EFB majors, and will serve as a vertebrate diversity elective for all EFB majors except Wildlife Science. This course does NOT meet the requirements for EFB 482 (Ornithology).

Additional fee of $40 applies.

EFB 496/696 Interpreting Field Biology Folta, E

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.

Note: This course will serve as an upper-division field elective for all EFB majors.

Prerequisite: permission of instructor required.

Additional fees apply: Board/meals of approximately $312 plus transportation fee of $40

EFB 496/696

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.

Note: This course will serve as an upper-division field elective and as a plant diversity elective for all EFB majors.

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

Additional fee of $40 applies.

EFB 505 Microbial Ecology Stoutenburg

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 of $40 applies.

EFB 530 Plant Physiology Newman, L

Internal processes and conditions in higher plants with emphasis on physiological and biochemical concepts. For students majoring in the biological sciences.

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

Start date: Monday, July 23

End date: Thursday, August 16

Last day to add: Monday, July 23

Last day to drop with 100% refund: Wednesday, July 25

Last day to drop: Monday, August 6

ENS 200

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.

ESF 200

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.

ESF 300 Introduction to Geospatial Information Technologies Bevilacqua A theoretical and practical course providing an introduction to the uses and limitations of geospatial information technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, for environmental science and natural resources management applications.
* EST 201 * American History: Reconstruction to Present Bushnell

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

Fulfills General Education requirement for American History

* EST 296 * American History: Colonization to Civil War Bushnell

This course is an introduction to Early American history emphasizing political, social, economic and intellectual trends from colonization through the Civil War. Students are introduced to works of major historians and to various interpretations of American history. Among the subjects to be studied are Colonization, Servitude and Slavery, Founding and Development of Institutions, the American Revolution and the Creation of a New Nation, Emergence of the 2-Party System, Southern Society, Problems of Growth and Sectionalism, Challenges to the Union and Civil War.

Fulfills General Education requirement for American History

EST 496/696 Sustainability Program Management Vormwald, Webster This course focuses on the practice and theory of managing sustainability programs within organizational settings. The course will examine best practices in sustainability related to operations (e.g. energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building, transportation, solid waste management, etc.), educational outreach and behavior change, and program management. An emphasis will be placed on campus sustainability programs, although the course content is also applicable to other sectors such as businesses and municipalities.
* EWP 290 * Research Writing and the Humanities Jager

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

FCH 496/696 Advanced Training in Alternative Energy Abrams

Advanced Training in Alternative Energy is designed to promote the understanding and use of alternative energy technologies as they pertain to both the classroom and outside world. The course consists of both lecture and lab components and participants will receive information regarding many of the proposed alternative energy technologies including solar, wind, biofuels, energy effeciency, and others. Discussions on the operation of each of these are at the fundamental level. The workshop will address New York State Math, Science and Technology standards where applicable for curriculum development.

Start date: Monday, July 23

End date: Friday, July 27

Last day to add: Monday, July 23

Last day to drop with 100% refund: Monday, July 23

Last day to drop: Wednesday, July 25

FOR 496 Geographic Information Systems Applications Yoo

Intermediate and practical GIS course that will cover various applications of GIS concepts and tools using ArcGIS for natural resources managers and environmental planners.

Prerequisite: ESF 300 or equivalent introductory GIS courses.

LSA 303/696 Computer Aided Design Toland

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 scale-specific vector drawings for print and portable electronic documents, and addresses digital workflow management.

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

Start date: Monday, August 6

End date: Friday, August 10

Last day to add: Monday, August 6

Last day to drop with 100% refund: Monday, August 6

Last day to drop: Wednesday, August 8

LSA 496/696 Field Works: summer explorations in landscape architecture Hogue, Vanucchi

This summer studio/workshop in landscape architecture is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in improving their design, analytical and representation skills in support of design exploration.
The course will place significant emphasis on representation skills (digital and analog), with a particular emphasis on field-related analysis, installations, and design projects. Each 6-week block will focus on a single site, and weekly field trips to the chosen site will engage students on the level of outdoor field work as well as in studio experience.

For further information on the structure of this course, click here.

Prerequisite: Open to all graduate students, as well as 3rd, 4th and 5th year undergraduates

Additional fee of $40 applies.

LSA 496/696 ON the Plaza exploring public spaces and culture Fernandez

Exploration of the Puerto Rican Plazas. Workshop includes lectures, intensive field research and digital media explorations. Live in a vibrant urban environment, learn to work across disciplines and grow from this rich experience abroad.

Note: class takes place in Puerto Rico - see instructor for estimate of extra costs.

Prerequisite: permission of instructor

LSA 496/696 National Park Service Field School at Acadia National Park Curry

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.

Start date: Sunday, June 10

End date: Saturday, July 21

Last day to add: Tuesday, June 12

Last day to drop with 100% refund: Monday, June 18

Last day to drop: Thursday, July 5

PSE 550 Fiber Processing Amidon

Discussion of the principles and fundamental chemistry applied in chemical pulping, chemical bleaching, and de-inking processes. Transport and physical operations involved in fiber dispersion, washing, screening and refining. Conduct experiments in chemical pulping, chemical bleaching, de-inking, fiber refining and pulp evaluation.

Prerequisites: Graduate student standing or consent of instructor.

Note: Credit will not be granted for both PSE 350 and PSE 550.

 


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