| KBS Course List Summer 2013 |
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KBS summer classes emphasize hands-on research and field experience. 
Appropriate clothing and footgear is highly recommended. Classes generally meet eight hours per day (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) unless specified otherwise. FAQs about summer classes at KBS If you have problems registering for a class, please email KBSsummer@kbs.msu.edu. 2013 KBS SUMMER COURSES:
Workshops
Don't forget--we have SCHOLARSHIPS! Scholarships cover tuition, room and board, and are primarily for students in residence. The deadline for Scholarship applications is March 15, 2013. IMPORTANT NOTE: The deadline for scholarship applications is before summer registration begins in late March! If you are awarded a scholarship for enrollment in an undergraduate course, we will hold a seat for you in the class via enrollment over-ride.
PLB 418, Section 431. 3 Credits. A field-oriented systematics course, emphasizing native flora identification and classification. Each day starts with a one and one-half hour lecture on systematics and plant family characteristics. The remainder of the day is spent in the field. Identifying habitats and the factors controlling plant distribution, understanding biodiversity and human effects and skill-building for continuing new species identification are emphasized. Prerequisite: PLB 105 or BS 110, LBS 144 or LBS 148H or approval of instructor. Textbook: Edward Voss. Michigan Flora. ZOL/PLB 355, Section 431. 3 credits. May 13th to June 12rd, MW Students learn about the relationships between plants, animals and the physical world. The class explores population, community and ecosystem level processes in a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Students are introduced to basic ecological principles and how they can be used to solve environmental problems. Students will learn a variety of sampling techniques, how to analyze data, and will present results of the field research to the class. Prereq: BS 110 or LBS 144 or LBS 148H or approval of the instructor. To reserve a space in this course, apply for a tuition scholarship. All Scholarship awardees will receive an over-ride into the course. GLG 893, Section 431. 2 credits. The KBS Summer Short Course “Biological Modeling” will provide a comprehensive overview of environmental dynamics in managed ecosystems from the point of view of both the underlying basic mechanisms and mathematical models. The first part of the course presents a general introduction of physical, chemical and biological processes and proceeds to encompass the major biogeochemical and physical processes occurring in soil-crop systems. The course describes the soil water balance, soil organic matter, nitrogen and phosphorous dynamics, heat balance, plant growth and plant development. Environmental modeling is important for forecasting the effects of climate and environmental change in ecosystems, and students in this course will gain both a theoretical and hands-on understanding of biophysical modeling using an existing comprehensive model (SALUS) for predicting the productivity and environmental performance of ecosystems in agricultural landscapes. To reserve a space in this course, apply for a tuition scholarship. All Scholarship awardees will receive an over-ride into the course.
ZOL/PLB 440, Section 431, 4 credits A field-based, problem solving course designed for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Students are introduced to conceptual and practical research approaches in ecology and evolution through a variety of field studies on plants and animals. Research projects are co-designed by students and faculty. Prereq: ZOL/PLB 355 or equivalent. To reserve a space in this course, apply for a tuition scholarship. All Scholarship awardees will receive an over-ride into the course.
PLB 424, Section 431. 3 credits. Description coming soon To reserve a space in this course, apply for a tuition scholarship. All Scholarship awardees will receive an over-ride into the course. Biomonitoring of Streams and Rivers ENT/FW 469, Section 431. 3 credits. Biological monitoring can be defined as the systematic use of biological responses to evaluate changes in the environment. The use of biomonitoring to assess stream water quality has become an accepted and standardized procedure by almost all government agencies which deal with environmental issues. This course is intended to provide students with a practical knowledge of current techniques used in biomonitoring of streams, rivers and wetlands. An emphasis will be placed on the assessment of taxonomic groups of benthic organisms, particularly macroinvertebrates since this group is central to almost all biomonitoring programs. However, techniques in the assessment of stream physiochemical parameters, detritus processing, as well as fish, algal and microbial communities will be also presented. To reserve a space in this course, apply for a tuition scholarship. All Scholarship awardees will receive an over-ride into the course. FOR/SOC 890, Section 740. 3 credits.
May 15 to June 12, W Instructors: Dr. Diana Stuart and Dr. Brian Petersen
Note: Class is a hybrid course that will meet at KBS as well as online.
This course will introduce conceptual frameworks and methodologies to explore social and ecological systems together - a task that remains critical to addressing today's environmental challenges. Integrative frameworks have emerged from both the social and natural sciences and have been applied to study complex social-ecological systems. This course will focus on case studies to apply these frameworks and to explore how social-ecological research contributes to a deeper understanding of environmental problems. Students will learn how to apply social-ecological frameworks and the benefits and challenges of multi-disciplinary research. To reserve a space in this course, apply for a tuition scholarship. All Scholarship awardees will receive an over-ride into the course. Current Topics in Ecology and Evolution ZOL/PLB/CSS 891 Section 431, 1-2 credits This course is also known as the "Eminent Ecologists" series. Distinguished scientists in ecology or evolutionary biology who reside at KBS for a week over the summer will offer formal seminars, informal discussions and one-on-one dialogue with students. To prepare for the seminars, students are expected to read selected publications by each speaker in his or her current research and participate in post-seminar discussions. Please visit the Eminent Ecologist course page for specific dates of class meetings. All seminars begin at 7:30 pm in the Academic Building Auditorium. Enhancing Linkages between Mathematics and Ecology Info coming soonTo reserve a space in this course, contact ELME. All Scholarship awardees will receive an over-ride into the course. |
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