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We have assembled an impressive collection of high-quality courses for this summer. By enrolling in several of these courses, we guarantee that you will satisfy your hunger for field experience, improve your resume, meet requirements for your major, and interact with a diverse array of teaching and research faculty.
Session 1 : 12 May 2008 - 30 May 2008
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Ecology (Biosc 0370)
Ecology Lab (Biosc 0390)
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Dr. Anthony Bledsoe
University of Pittsburgh
4 Credits |
| You will be introduced to the study of organisms and their environments. Lectures and laboratory exercises emphasize environmental factors, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Field experiments provide excellent demonstrations of ecological principles. |
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Wetland Ecology and Management (Biosc 1220)
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Dr. Nancy Schoeppner
Georgia Institute of Technology
3 Credits |
| This course will provide a strong understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological processes that occur within and around wetlands and how these processes relate to the management of wetland systems for wildlife. |
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Forest Ecology (Biosc 1160)
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Dr. Walter Carson
University of Pittsburgh
3 Credits |
| Studying the ecology, management, and conservation of forest ecosystems, with a focus on eastern deciduous forests. Overnight field trips are taken to study the major regional forest types, including visits to the Allegheny and Monongahela National Forests. |
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Session 2 : 2 June 2008 - 20 June 2008
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Ecology (Biosc 0370)
Ecology Lab (Biosc 0390)
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Dr. Randy Layne
Slippery Rock University
4 Credits |
| You will be introduced to the study of organisms and their environments. Lectures and laboratory exercises emphasize environmental factors, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Field experiments provide excellent demonstrations of ecological principles. |
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Ecology of Birds (Ornithology) (Biosc 1230)
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Dr. Anthony Bledsoe
University of Pittsburgh
3 Credits |
| This course will introduce you to the amazing biology of birds, with an emphasis on bird anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, and ecology. It combines popular field trips and field studies with lectures and laboratory experiences. |
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Session 3 : 23 June 2008 - 11 July 2008
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Ecology of Reptiles and Amphibians (Herpetology) (Biosc 1180)
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Dr. Peter Lindeman
Edinboro University
3 Credits |
| Students will make field collections of reptiles and amphibians, and learn about all aspects of these animals' ecology, morphology, physiology, taxonomic diversity, systematic practice, evolutionary biology, and conservation. |
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Ecology of Fish (Ichthyology) (Biosc 1270)
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Dr. Andrew Turner
Clarion University
3 Credits |
| While studying the population and community ecology of freshwater fishes, you will learn fish identity, age and growth, life-history, trophic interactions, and biogeography. Daily trips to various aquatic habitats will provide exciting field experience in all of the above topics. |
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Session 4 : 14 July 2008 - 1 August 2008
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Stream Ecology (Biosc 1600)
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Dr. Bruce Dickson
University of Pittsburgh
3 Credits |
| This popular field course surveys the physical, chemical, and biological components of running water. Topics include habitat assessment, taxonomy of common stream animals, the stream as a continuum, trophic interactions, nutrient cycling, and organismal adaptations to streams. Techniques and methods are emphasized as students work on their own interesting field projects. |
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Conservation Biology (Biosc 1610)
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Dr. Steven Latta
National Aviary
3 Credits |
| In this field course, you will learn about the degradation and loss of species populations and ecosystems due to human activities and consider alternatives for mitigating these impacts. This perspective integrates ecology, management, and policy to understand the historical, current, and future strategies to conserve the diversity of life. |
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| Undergraduate Research (Biosc 1903) |
PLE Faculty
1 - 6 Credits |
| This course entails the execution of independent research, developed and supervised by Pymatuning faculty. Prior consent of faculty
advisor is required. The number of credits is matched to the demands of the project, as is the duration of the commitment. |
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