Individual Study: Landscape Ecology

REVISED

Winter 2012 quarter

Faculty

Peter Impara geography, landscape studies

Fields of Study

ecology and geography

Preparatory for studies or careers in

landscape studies and ecology.

Prerequisites

Students interested in broad-scale spatial analysis of ecosystems as a contract option should have some experience in field data collection, spatial analysis, GIS, and ecological research. A previously determined area of study or focus is recommended.

Description

Landscape ecology approaches ecological patterns and processes at broad spatial and temporal scales. Students interested in broad-scale spatial analysis of ecosystems as a contract option should have some experience in field data collection, spatial analysis, GIS, and ecological research. A previously determined area of study or focus is recommended.

Students interested in spatial analysis of ecological and environmental patterns and processes at landscape scales for winter quarter should contact me in late fall quarter. Contracts should include a mix of research, data collection, spatial analysis and GIS, and a summary of results in a written report. Internships will be sponsored as long as the internship is focused on broad-scale ecological work and the supervisor is able to oversee work in spatial analysis.

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Internship Possibilities

Internships possible with government, research or environmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy). Internships will be sponsored as long as the internship is focused on broad-scale ecological work and the supervisor is able to oversee work in spatial analysis.

Upper Division Science Credit

Students seeking to earn upper division credit must contact the faculty to discuss options prior to the start of the quarter.

Offered During

Day

Program Revisions