Geography and Environmental Systems
Summer 2008
General Education Info: GFR | GEP (for students starting Fall 2007)
GES 110 Physical Geography 3 credits
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Study of the principles and processes of climate, earth materials, landforms, soils and vegetation that give logic to their integrated patterns of world distribution. This course is ideal for the non-science major who wants to gain an appreciation for how the physical earth processes operate without the need for a strong science background. Recommended as one of the first two courses to be taken by prospective majors. Section 6060 is taught using graphic rich presentations that provide numerous visual examples of topics discussed in class. These graphic presentations, as well as notes, will also be available to students for additional study through the UMBC Library E-Reserves or Blackboard. For more information contact tom.rabenhorst@umbc.edu for section 6060 or school@umbc.edu for section 7060.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
GEP:Meets Sci(non-lab).
GFR:Biol/PhySci(non-lab).
[0136] 6060 Meets 05/27/2008 - 07/03/2008 RABENHORST, T
TuTh.......9:00am-12:10pm (SOND204)
[0137] 7060 Meets 07/07/2008 - 08/15/2008 SCHOOL, J
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (SOND110)
GES 307 Conservation Biology 3 credits
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This course focuses on the biology that underlies conservation problems and the challenges we face as a society. This course will introduce some of the literature, controversies, and promising methodologies used in conservation biology. Objectivity and sound research design are essential for scientific progress, thus a major emphasis will be on carefully evaluating each issue in a rigorous, scientific context. Specific goals of the course are: 1) To introduce the principal concepts and methodologies of conservation biology, 2) to enrich understanding of the scientific contributions necessary for solving conservation problems, 3) to foster understanding of the process of science in general, and as applied in conservation contexts, 4) to further develop analytical and communication skills, thereby improving the ability to contribute to creating solutions. Classes will consist of lectures and discussion on particular issues and readings. Prerequisites: GES 120 and BIOL 100, or for biology majors, BIOL 100 only. For more information contact cmswan@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG
[0138] 6060 Meets 05/27/2008 - 07/03/2008 SWAN, C
TuTh.......1:00pm- 4:10pm (SOND101)
GES 482 Cartographic Internship 3 credits
(PermReq) Grade Method: P-F Individual Instruction
course: contact department or instructor
for permission to enroll.
[7734] 0101 Meets 05/27/2008 - 08/15/2008 SCHOOL, J
Time and room to be arranged
GES 483 GIS Internship 3 credits
(PermReq) Grade Method: P-F Individual Instruction
course: contact department or instructor
for permission to enroll.
[7735] 0101 Meets 05/27/2008 - 08/15/2008 SCHOOL, J
Time and room to be arranged
GES 491 Independent Study in Geography and 1-3 credits
Environmental Systems
(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD Individual
Instruction course: contact department or
instructor for permission to enroll.
[7736] 0101 Meets 05/27/2008 - 08/15/2008 PARKER, E
Time and room to be arranged
GES 497 Research Internship 3 credits
(PermReq) Grade Method: P-F Individual Instruction
course: contact department or instructor
for permission to enroll.
[7737] 0101 Meets 05/27/2008 - 08/15/2008 PARKER, E
Time and room to be arranged
GES 498 Geography & Environmental Systems 3 credits
Internship
(PermReq) Grade Method: P-F Individual Instruction
course: contact department or instructor
for permission to enroll.
[7738] 0101 Meets 05/27/2008 - 08/15/2008 PARKER, E
Time and room to be arranged
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