Abstract
 Expanding GIS Applications in an Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program Track: Designing Curriculum & Degree Programs Author(s): John Callewaert, Laura Alexander, Leon-C. Malan, Ben Steele This session will focus on work completed at Colby-Sawyer College for expanding undergraduate student learning and research with GIS. Colby-Sawyer is an undergraduate college of 950 students located in New London, NH. The project has primarily benefited students in the Community and Environmental Studies program at Colby-Sawyer. With the support of a grant from the National Science Foundation, a team of faculty and students determined a plan for incorporating GIS throughout an entire curriculum rather than just in one course. The project results demonstrate how the application and integration of GIS can improve and advance science education; provide a highly effective method for promoting environmental literacy, technology skills and field research; and expand opportunities for collaborative efforts with community-based organizations as well as career paths for students. The presentation will include an overview of the curricular plans, equipment and instructional setting that were assembled as part of the project. John Callewaert Colby-Sawyer College Institute for Community and Environment 541 Main Street New London , NH 03257 US Phone: 603-526-3793 E-mail: jcallewaert@colby-sawyer.edu Laura Alexander Colby-Sawyer College Institute for Community and Environment 541 Main Street New London , NH 03257 US Phone: 603-526-3444 E-mail: lalexander@colby-sawyer.edu Leon-C. Malan Colby-Sawyer College Business Administration 541 Main Street New London , NH 03257 US Phone: 603-526-3444 E-mail: lmalan@colby-sawyer.edu Ben Steele Colby-Sawyer College Natural Sciences 541 Main Street New London , NH 03257 US Phone: 603-526-3444 E-mail: bsteele@colby-sawyer.edu |
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