This course is designed to give a solid introduction to basic concepts in cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will be exposed to theoretical aspects of cartography and the basic concepts and tecnhiques used in the graphic and cartographic representation of geographic information. Students will be exposed to the historical evolution of the GIS discipline and the theory behind spatial data handling and analysis. The laboratory component of this class is focused on learning how to use QGIS software to produce effective maps. A course project will highlight student mastery. (One course.)
- Teacher: James Godde
An introduction to concepts and practices of sustainable food production. Topics include soil ecology, matter and energy flow through ecosystems, trophic interactions, plant biology, microbiology, and human and animal nutrition. The laboratory will focus upon application of ecological principles to agriculture and will use the College's Educational Garden and Market Farm as resources to consider such practices as multi-cropping, crop rotation, composting, cover-cropping, minimal-tillage, mulching and seed saving, and how the utility of these practices may be scientifically evaluated. Laboratory will require physical activity outdoors in varying weather. (One course).
- Teacher: Eric Engstrom