Spring 2024 - EVSC 305 D100
Methods in Environmental Science (4)
Class Number: 5990
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 17, 2024
Wed, 11:59–11:59 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Brendan Murphy
bpmurphy@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
EVSC 100 and 50 units.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduces EVSC students to lab and field methods used in the study of environmental science. Students with credit for EVSC 205 or EVSC 491W may not take this course for further credit.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course introduces EVSC students to field, laboratory, and data analysis methods in the study of Environmental Science, with a primary focus on field data collection. EVSC305 includes a weekly lecture and lab that will often take place in the forests and creeks surrounding SFU’s campus.
It is not recommended students enroll in other courses immediately before or after their lab section, as transportation will be necessary to get between campus and field locations.
Students with credit for EVSC 205 or EVSC 491W may not take this course for further credit.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
- Collect, record, and synthesize an array of environmental data types and observations
- Identify and become familiar with methods and instrumentation used in basic environmental site assessment
- Design and propose methodological approaches to address an environmental problem
- Develop communication and technical writing skills related to reporting and proposing scientific analysis
Grading
- Class Participation 10%
- Lab Assignments 50%
- Field/Lab Notes 20%
- Final Paper 20%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
4x6” (or larger) Rite-in-Rain notebook or equivalent
Laptop, tablet, or equivalent with Microsoft Office
REQUIRED READING:
Readings will be selected from scientific articles or book chapters, which will be provided as PDFs; you are expected to read them before the assigned date.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html