A Computer System and Environmental Monitoring Equipment forField Studies for Undergraduates

生物学系和地球科学系的实地科学课程将通过开发实验设计和数据分析方面的动手、基于仪器的课程来改进。此外，现有课程的实验室将得到改善，本科生研究计划也将得到改善，跨部门课程的发展也将得到改善。环境监测系统包括用于地下水和地表水监测的传感器、包括颗粒物的空气质量和土壤探针。这些将被整合到一个计算机工作站和终端。这些系统将被整合到实验室练习和活动中，让学生在真实的实验环境中实际使用仪器，这将使他们能够发展批判性思维和实验设计的能力。学校将提供50%的配套资金。

The field sciences curriculum in the departments of Biology and Earth Sciences will be improved by developing a hands-on, instrument-based course in experimental design and data analysis. In addition, laboratories in existing courses will be improved, as will the undergraduate student research program, and the development of inter-departmental courses. Environmental monitoring systems include sensors for ground and surface water monitoring, air quality including particulates, and soil probes. These will be integrated into a computer workstation and terminals. The systems will be integrated into laboratory exercises and activities which expose students to practical use of the instrumentation in real experimental situations, which will allow them to develop abilities in critical thinking and experimental design. The school will provide 50% matching funds.