t h e c o l l e g e at r i n d g e ES/BI214 Coastal Ecology 1+ credits This field study course runs in May as part of spring semeseter. It will explore New England coastal ecology, with special focus on outer Cape Cod. Course topics include coastal geomorphology; barrier island dynamics and estuarine ecology; plant succession on active dune systems; threatened and endangered coastal and marine species; human impacts to coastal ecosystems; and natural resource management issues in New England coastal systems. Prerequisite: BI101 or ES101 or ES103 or IC110/GL115 or permission of instructor. ES/BI217 Tropical Forest Ecology (laboratory) 4 credits This course introduces the fundamental characteristics of the rainforest and adjacent ecosystems. Students will learn, through direct observation, lectures, seminars, field exercises and interpretation, about the physical and biological forces that shape the tropical forest and its plant and animal inhabitants. The course begins with a series of seminars in the fall semester on campus, followed by an extended field trip to Costa Rica during the winter break. Prerequisites: BI102 or ES102 or ES104. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors majoring in Biology or Environmental Science. In addition, attendance at an information session prior to course registration is required for enrollment. Fall – January, alternate years ES/BI218 Ecology (laboratory) 4 credits The interactions of individual organisms, populations, and communities with their environments. Lectures and laboratories emphasize principles and techniques of ecological investigations. Prerequisite: BI102 or IC111 or ES102 or ES104. ES/CH221 Environmental Chemistry (laboratory) 4 credits Survey of the chemistry of environmental problems. Topics include air, ground and water pollution, waste water treatment, and solid waste management. Prerequisite: CH102 3 credits ES/CIT222 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems: ArcView® Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a digital cartography (computer mapping) tool for the analysis and integration of locational information. This course will provide an introduction to cartographic principles and will introduce the theory and concepts of GIS and provide hands-on training in the ArcView® desktop GIS software. It will focus on the use of spatial information for geographic analysis and the development of an effective presentation. ES/CIT230 Intermediate Geographic Information Systems: Arc/Info® 3 credits Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a digital cartography (computer mapping) tool for the analysis and integration of locational information. This course provides hands-on training in the PC Arc/Info® GIS software, while concentrating on the development and analysis of geographic information. Prerequisite: ES/CIT222 ES235 Alternate Energy 3 credits This course is an exploration of different methods of generating energy. The course will include calculations on energy use and generation, conservation practices and techniques as well as basic principles of electricity and thermodynamics. We will look at conventional energy, renewable energy forms such as wind, hydro, wood, solar, and geothermal as well as biofuels. No energy discussion is complete without a discussion of the compromises. Almost all energy releases carbon, either directly in its use or indirectly in its production, often both. We will look at the science, the technology, the economics and the environmental issues of each energy type. Prerequisites: ES104 or ES102 or GL205 or permission of the instructor. ES240 Creating Sustainable Communities 3 credits Students learn what it takes to create a sustainable community through hands-on service learning projects. Students conduct research and propose specific plans to address a specific existing environmental issue in a local community, such as assessing the impacts of a proposed development, reducing air pollution, or increasing recycling.
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