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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 : 10 May 2010 - 28 May 2010
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Ecology (Biosc 0370)
Ecology Lab (Biosc 0390)
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Dr. Anthony Bledsoe
University of Pittsburgh
4 Credits |
| What better way to learn ecology than to be outdoors seeing it for yourself! Lectures and laboratory exercises emphasize environmental factors, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Dr. Bledsoe's outdoor experiments and field trips are a great way to help understand the lecture material. |
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Field Entomology (Biosc 1340)
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Dr. Randy Layne
3 Credits |
| Leave your bug spray at home and get your butterfly nets ready! In this course you are introduced to the amazing world and diversity of insects! Collection and identification in some of the most breathtaking parts of western PA are on the itinerary. |
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Field Botany (Biosc 1330)
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Dr. David Krayesky
3 Credits |
| Who doesn't like to see picturesque wildflowers in the forest and fields? May is an excellent month to view wildflowers and all of the other springtime plants. This course teaches you how to identify wildflowers, shrubs, and trees as well as how to collect and prepare specimens. Day trips to local arboretums are sure to be on the schedule! |
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Session 2 : 31 May 2010 - 18 June 2010
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Forest Ecology (Biosc 1160)
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Dr. Walter Carson
University of Pittsburgh
3 Credits |
| In this course, you'll study the ecology, management, and conservation of forests. Pack your sleeping bag for overnight field trips to study major regional forest types, including visits to the beautiful Allegheny and Monongahela National Forests. |
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Ecology of Birds (Ornithology) (Biosc 1230)
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Dr. Anthony Bledsoe
University of Pittsburgh
3 Credits |
| Have you ever wished you could identify birds by sight and by their calls? Then this class is for you! Learn all about the biology of birds, with an emphasis on bird anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, and ecology. This course combines lectures and laboratory experiences with superb field trips to Presque Isle, Powdermill Nature Reserve, and the Allegheny National Forest. |
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Ecology of Reptiles and Amphibians (Herpetology) (Biosc 1180)
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Dr. Peter Lindeman
Edinboro University
3 Credits |
| What is the difference between a salamander and a lizard? You will learn this and so much more on just the first day of class! Take this course and you not only get to canoe the rivers of western PA and cruise in a pontoon boat on Pymatuning Lake in search of turtles and snakes, but you learn everything from identification of amphibians and reptiles to their ecology and conservation. |
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Session 3 : 21 June 2010 - 9 July 2010
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Ecology of Fish (Ichthyology) (Biosc 1270)
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Dr. Andrew Turner
Clarion University
3 Credits |
| The Pymatuning area has a great assortment of lakes and streams, making it the perfect setting to learn about the ecology of fish! You'll learn how to age and identify dozens of species of fish and study their population and community ecology. You'll enjoy wading in the streams of western PA and spending time on a research boat. |
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Wetland Ecology (Biosc 1220)
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Dr. Nancy Schoeppner
Georgia Institute of Technology
3 Credits |
| Wetlands ROCK! This course will show you why and provide an 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. Visit many different types of wetlands in the Pymatuning area! |
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Session 4 : 12 July 2010 - 30 July 2010
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Conservation Biology (Biosc 1610)
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Dr. Steven Latta
National Aviary
3 Credits |
| To protect and conserve the diversity of plants and animals in nature, we need to understand how to integrate ecology, management, and public policy. Dr. Latta uses activities such as bird banding and trips to Powdermill Nature Reserve to offer hands-on demonstrations of conservation principles. |
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Wildlife Management (Biosc 1420)
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Dr. Morty Ortega
University of Connecticut
3 Credits |
| The Pymatuning area is a perfect location to learn the principles of wildlife management including the management of habitats, exotic wildlife, urban wildlife, and nongame species. Dr. Ortega will captivate you with lectures and field trips that illustrate how biologists manage animal populations. |
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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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