The Use of a Global Positioning System in Biology and Environmental Physical Science Laboratories

该大学已经确定需要使用现代数据收集设备为生物学和环境物理科学课程提供真实的现场体验。 该项目增加了一个全球定位系统（GPS）的组成部分，七个类的实验室部分，有一个领域的组成部分。 班级团队植物分类学/Agrostology学生与生态学学生进行植被识别和绘图练习。 环境地质学，环境地球化学和水文地质学专业的学生编制地质和水文数据，以绘制潜在的土地利用图，并确定污染物的来源和运动。 学生在学期结束时在联合海报会议上展示他们的成果。 被选中的学生在区域会议或本科生研究理事会会议上展示他们的成果。 正在与美国一起选择实地地点。 林务局;南达科他州游戏，鱼类和公园部;和自然保护协会。 正在与这些机构和任何其他感兴趣的机构分享这些课程产生的实地数据。

The university has identified the need to provide real-life field experiences using modern data gathering equipment for the Biology and Environmental Physical Science classes. This project adds a global positioning system (GPS) component to the laboratory sections of seven classes that have a field component. The classes team Plant Taxonomy/Agrostology students with Ecology students for vegetation identification and mapping exercises. Environmental Geology, Environmental Geochemistry, and Hydrogeology students compile geologic and hydrologic data to map potential land use and to determine sources and movements of pollutants. Students present their results at joint poster sessions at the conclusion of the semester. Selected students present their results at regional meetings or at the Council on Undergraduate Research meeting. Field sites are being chosen in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service; the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department; and The Nature Conservancy. Field data generated by the classes are being shared with these and any other interested institutions.