Integrated Studies in Environmental Science

正在购买设备，以便将环境科学的概念纳入整个课程，并培养学生的分析技能。初级和高级学生进行整合现场和实验室经验的实验。他们测量植物和动物对环境的反应，并操纵变量来检验假设。学生们使用光传感器、叶面积/图像分析仪、天平、便携式水质实验室和便携式湿度计/温度计来测量重要的环境参数。环境舱和冷藏培养箱使学生能够控制温度、光线和湿度，从而了解环境条件如何影响基本的生理和生态过程。每年约有200名学生受益于前两门生物学课程的实验室体验。另有50-60名专业学生在高级课程中使用该设备，并将有机会使用现代化设备进行环境科学方面的独立研究。这所大学将提供相当于奖金的金额。

Equipment is being purchased to integrate concepts of environmental sciences throughout the curriculum and develop students' analytical skills. Beginning and advanced students conduct experiments that integrate field and laboratory experiences. They measure responses of plants and animals to their environment and manipulate variables to test hypotheses. Students use a light sensor, leaf area/image analyzer, balances, portable water quality lab, and portable hygrometer/thermometer to measure important environmental parameters. Environmental chambers and a refrigerated incubator allow students to control temperature, light, and humidity to learn how environmental conditions affect essential physiological and ecological processes. Approximately 200 students per year benefit during lab experiences in the first two biology courses. Another 50-60 majors use the equipment in upper level courses, and will have the opportunity to use the modern equipment for independent research in environmental science. The university will contribute an amount equal to the award.