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2010 Summer Course
Conservation Biology - Earn three
university undergraduate credits in seven weeks after completing this
environmental science course that combines online learning activities
with hands-on, collaborative field research. Spend seven days
exploring the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The research component of this
experience begins along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay where students
will assess environmental quality. Then, they will follow the Potomac
River up to where it intersects the Shenandoah River at Harpers Ferry.
Environmental quality will be monitored at several points along this
journey. Researchers with follow the Shenandoah up through Front Royal
and board canoes north of Luray and float down to Bentonville to assess
water quality, riverbank erosion, invasive species, and more.
Click here to see the course syllabus.
Course Description: Undergraduate students earn three university science credits by completing
this seven week course that combines four weeks of online activities
covering conservation biology concepts, seven days of field research in
Virginia, and two weeks of online analysis and conclusion
activities.
Course Instructors:
Florian Schmitt and Chris Packert - You can read their biographies by
clicking on the "AES Faculty" link in the navigation bar at the top of
the page.
This is a unique experience to become a part of a greater community of people involved in
science education. Students participate in a Community of Practice educational
model while studying environmental science concepts. This course
unites high school students who qualify for our Advanced Scholars
program, undergraduate students seeking specific environmental content,
and graduate students looking to diversify their teaching methods.
Graduate students learn how to develop a science curriculum that
engages undergraduate and high school students in online activities and
field-based research. Course participants develop knowledge of
conservation biology, and learn to implement equipment like digital
prep scopes, Vernier LabQuests, and GPS units to conduct scientific
research. They also learn how to use Web 2.0 programs like WiZiQ and
Wikispaces. Those who complete this course will learn how to connect
online teaching tools with field-based research. Participants who
successfully complete our courses can also apply to become mentors for
future courses. If you like to be a part of a learning community, use
technology to engage students, and enjoy exploring majestic regions of
our planet, this course is for you.
Course Timeline:
Pretrip Online Coursework: June 14th - July 23rd
Exploring the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: July 24th - August 1st, 2010
Follow-up Online Activities: August 2nd - August 13th, 2010
Tuition and Fees:
$653.45
includes three university science credits from Lord Fairfax Community College and all expedition expenses except food.
Course Registration: Registration is currently open. Click here
to register for Conservation Biology. Complete the online registration
form, and pay your nonrefundable deposit. Space is limited, so we
suggest enrolling as soon as possible. Once registration has been
completed, further instructions will follow.
Payment Schedule:
Down Payment: $300.00 (Nonrefundable but is transferable to a new student): Due at registration.
Final Payment: Balance due May 1st, 2010
Refund Policy:
A
partial refund may be available and is dependent upon when The
RiverRidge Foundation is notified of the cancellation in writing.
Substantial
payments and deposits are made on the traveler's behalf to airlines,
hotels, transportation companies, and overseas suppliers well in
advance of departure and are nonrefundable. No refunds will be given
for any missed or unused services obtained for this course.
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