This is a listing of the readings for ENSC 696 when I last taught it, in Fall 2017.
The course takes up a variety of topics: chemical exposures, natural resources land management, administrative law, risk assessment, emergency planning, chronic health effects, studies of this kind in Calcasieu Parish. I will not just repeat this lineup, but this gives you and idea of what the course is like. I will certainly add some natural resource GIS applications that I have been using.
Students are required to give a presentation to the class.
Introduction
Some reading to get started.The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
Calcasieu Toxic Release Inventory File 20.2KB Excel 2007 spreadsheet
EPCRA Right to Know File 271.9KB PDF document
Risk Assessment
Acute, chronic risk. No-threshold chemicals. Industrial accidents. Hazardous materials in transportation. Risk acceptability.
Chapter 4
Content, figures, and problems in Chapter 4, Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment Chapter 04 Figures File 2.3MB Powerpoint presentation
Law and public policy
Administrative law and agency rulemaking, application of statutes by "alphabet" agencies.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
ENSC 696, Recent Advances in Environmental Science, to be taught Fall 2019
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Coastal Clips, a quarterly publication of the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program
http://www.laseagrant.org/communications/magazines-bulletins/coastal-clips/
Monday, January 26, 2015
Plant identification classes
Yes, we are now in a new year and it is time for you to think about plant id classes. I have scheduled two for April, two for May, and one for June.
There are three basic ones where we will cover all kinds of plants
(wildflowers, trees, shrubs, woody vines, ferns, and grasses). Those
three are scheduled for April 14-16, May 12-14, and June 9-11. There is a wetland plant id class for April 28-30 and a graminoid for May 19-21.
We will cover all kinds of wetland plant species (wildflowers, trees,
shrubs, woody vines, ferns, and grasses) and will travel more than the
other classes in order to visit different wetlands. The graminoid class
will cover grasses, sedge, and rushes. Each class is $200 for three
days and lots of handouts and lots of hikes and some slide shows. We
offer a reduced rate of $150 for students. You can commute or camp or
stay in Allen Acres B and B. Lots of after hour activities including moth
lights, firefly counting, night sky, bon fires, and ?. We have to
limit each class to ten and it will be first come first serve.
Actually, there are only nine slots left in the April 14 and also in the May 12 basic classes. You can print this form, complete and mail with check or use paypal to native@camtel.net.
You can also email to save a space. Also, please pass the word onto
others and if they or you have questions, please email Dr. Charles Allen native@camtel.net.
The form is here.
The form is here.
Friday, February 14, 2014
LUMCON field courses, summer 2014
The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) will be offering the following field courses for the Summer of 2014:
Coastal Landscape Photography (any level)
Introduction to Marine Science (sophomores)
Coral Reef Ecology (juniors, seniors and grad students)
Marine Field Ecology (juniors, seniors and grad students)
Coastal Field Geology (juniors seniors and grad students)
Coral Reef Ecology (juniors, seniors and grad students)
Marine Field Ecology (juniors, seniors and grad students)
Coastal Field Geology (juniors seniors and grad students)
Our application deadline is April 1st. I
have heard from a few universities that this is a much earlier date
than summer registration on campus. Students can apply with us for our
classes before registering for a course on campus. The deadline is
early for LUMCON courses due to the logistics involved with preparing
for each field class. If a course has at least 6 students signed-up by April 1st, we keep registration open for that class until it fills up. If we do not have at least 6 students for a class by April 1st, the class is cancelled for the summer. More information and applications can be found at http://www.lumcon.edu/
We are also accepting applications for our 2014 NSF-funded REU program. The application deadline is March 15th.
For more information and application materials students can visit: http://www.lumcon.edu/reu. (The poster is attached as well).
Friday, February 18, 2011
Fwd: Study Wildland Conservation in Montana - please forward to students
The University of Montana's Wilderness Institute invites your students to participate in the fall 2011 Wilderness and Civilization Program, based in Missoula. For more than 30 years, the Wilderness Institute has been offering this innovative immersion program focused on conservation and environment in the Northern Rockies. Out-of-state students can participate as exchange students for the fall semester only or for an entire academic year. _____________________________________
The Wilderness and Civilization Program
Explore Wildland Conservation in Montana
Offering a Minor in Wilderness Studies in just over one semester |
Field Ecology and Conservation
In Wilderness and Civilization, a small community of 25 students gets the best of both worlds: campus and field learning. Students spend 30 days in the field throughout the program, learning firsthand how the ecology, politics, history, and culture of a place shape conservation efforts. Field trips include a ten-day backpack into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area and shorter trips to Yellowstone National Park, the Flathead Reservation, and the Blackfoot, Bitterroot and Mission Valleys. Field trips complement campus-based classes by exploring the specific ways that managers, community activists, tribal members, and landowners meet today's conservation challenges.
Small Learning Community
Program courses at the University of Montana campus are limited to Wilderness and Civilization students to encourage critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Students study wilderness and conservation issues from a variety of perspectives including literature, policy, art, ecology, economics, and Native American studies. Classes are taught by faculty from across campus, teachers who bring unique experience and expertise to the program and share a remarkable dedication to student learning. Program faculty include award-winning teachers, internationally-renowned scientists, and inspiring artists and writers. Students earn a Wilderness Studies Minor upon successful completion of the program.
Practical Experience through Internships
Students learn practical skills and build their resumes through internships specifically focused on an area of their interest. Wilderness and Civilization students are placed with one of hundreds of educational, agency, and non-profit organizations in the Missoula area.
Apply Now
Because the Wilderness and Civilization Program is limited to 25 students, interested students need to apply soon. Applications can be obtained online at www.cfc.umt.edu/wc. The program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors of any major with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. We encourage participation of out-of-state students through National Student Exchange and other similar programs. ^ The general application deadline is April 1st.
For more information visit www.cfc.umt.edu/wc or email wi@cfc.umt.edu. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need additional information.
* Wilderness and Civilization Program Courses and schedule:
Fall Semester 2011 (17 credits)
- Wilderness and Civilization, RSCN 373, 3 credits
- Literature and the Environment/Honors, LIT 373L (meets upper division writing requirement), 3 credits
- Ecological Perspectives of Native Americans, NAS 303EX, 3 credits
- Conservation Ecology/Honors; RSCN 271N, 3 credits
- Wildland Conservation Policy and Governance, RSCN 370S, 3 credits
- Wilderness and Civilization Field Studies I, RSCN 273, 2 credits
Wintersession 2012 ^ (one week intensive in late January) (3 credits)
- Environmental Drawing Seminar, ART 324A, 3 credits
Spring Semester 2012 ^ (4 credits)
- Wilderness and Civilization Field Studies II, RSCN 273, 1 credit
- Internship/Service Learning, RSCN 398, 2 credits
- Wilderness Issues Lecture Series, RECM/EVST 371, 1 credit
^ While exchange students are encouraged to remain in residency at UM during the spring semester, program requirements can be completed from their home college or university. Please contact us to learn more about options for exchange students.
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Sarah Potenza
Instructor and Program Manager
Wilderness Institute
College of Forestry and Conservation
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
ph: 406.243.6956
fax: 406.243.4845
http://www.cfc.umt.edu/wi
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wilderness and Civilization Program @ U. of Montana
Study wilderness and land ethics through ecology, literature, policy, art, and Native American Studies.Engage with conservation advocates, land managers, tribal leaders, and innovative landowners in the field. Work in the community through internships and service projects that turn knowledge into action. Learn valuable skills in ecological monitoring, plant identification, policy analysis, and backcountry travel. Develop a sense of place and community through study of local issues with a small group of students. Experience some of the wildest country in the lower 48 states.
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