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The following courses offer opportunities for studies of an interdisciplinary nature.
Sc 090 Success in the Natural Sciences
3 creditsDesigned to provide the necessary skills for success in college-level science courses. Lectures and demonstrations cover the value of scientific investigations and the principles of scientific methods used in the fields of biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Includes field trips. No previous experience required.
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4 creditsOffers an interdisciplinary study of environmental problems. Fosters environmental awareness, stimulates discussion, and encourages critical analysis of environmental problems. Prerequisites: one year (three quarters) of one of the following sequences or concurrent enrollment in the third quarter: Bi 101, 102, 103 or 211, 212, 213; Ch 104, 105, 106 or 201, 202, 203; G 101, 102, 103; Geog 101, 105, 107 (concurrent lab required). (Cross-listed with SSc 210.)
3_4 creditsSatisfies general education requirements as an Explorations sequence in science.
Sc 311, 312, 313 Natural History of Oregon
3 credits eachSc 311 examines natural provinces of Oregon from a geological standpoint. Includes explanation of geography, climate, and natural resources and geological considerations for current and future environmental policies. Sc 312 covers the natural history of birds in Oregon and their identification, adaptations, behavior, habitat affinities, and conservation. Includes several field trips during lab and two optional Saturday field trips. Sc 313 explores the natural history of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians of Oregon. Covers identification, adaptations, and behavior, with an emphasis on habitat affinities and conservation. Several field trips during lab and optional weekend field trips. Comprises two lectures and one 3-hour lab. Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: upper division standing.
3 creditsExamines past and current trends of women in various scientific disciplines, including factors that contribute to women choosing scientific careers and their success in these careers. Also explores the culture of science and the lives and contributions of women scientists past and present. Includes lectures, guest speakers, and group discussions. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
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2 creditsPlanning seminar for the senior capstone project to be taken spring term before the year of graduation. Students select a topic individually or work with an interdisciplinary team of other students to determine a project, identify a faculty member with whom to work, and develop a work plan and an annotated bibliography. Prerequisites: junior standing, environmental studies major, and Sc 210. (Cross-listed with SSc 494.)
2 creditsStudents conduct an investigation and gather and analyze data using a team approach that represents several scientific disciplines. Prerequisite: Sc 494. (Cross-listed with SSc 495.)
2 credits
Students prepare a draft and final interdisciplinary report on the completed project and present the results to their cohort and students in Sc/SSc 210 class and/or a separate seminar. Prerequisite: Sc 495. (Cross-listed with SSc 496.)
503 Thesis
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3 creditsIntensive, ten-day summer interdisciplinary course that includes lectures, discussion, local field excursions and exercises, laboratory exercises, and computer-facilitated analyses covering methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Includes sampling techniques, design of sampling programs, laboratory analysis of samples, database development, statistical analysis of data, and data interpretation and presentation. Sc 513 and 514 build on skills developed in Sc 512.
3 creditsIntensive, ten-day summer interdisciplinary course that includes lectures, discussion, local field excursions and exercises, and laboratory analyses covering life science principles and methods as applied to environmental problems and issues. Focuses on the identification and monitoring of key biological variables on a number of levels. Includes both field and laboratory techniques.
3 creditsIntensive, ten-day summer interdisciplinary course that includes lectures, discussion, local field excursions and exercises, and laboratory analyses covering physical science principles and methods as applied to environmental problems and issues. Focuses on field and laboratory methods in at least two physical sciences (chemistry, geology, physics, or physical geography).
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