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Introduction to the policies and politics of climate change adaptation with a focus on the response of human systems in both the developed and developing world context. Overview of climate projections and potential hazards to socio-ecological systems. Examination of adaptation strategies, policies directing responses, knowledge and factors that facilitate or stymie action, maladaptation. Discussion of debates on the role of international climate community; state and non-state actors; climate justice and how to reach the most vulnerable.

In this course we will cover aspects of arboricultural practice - including pruning, cabling, rigging, and tree risk assessment - in great depth. We will reference arboricultural standards, best management practices, and the primary scientific literature to gain a mechanical perspective. We will also introduce basic research methods related to investigating the mechanical aspects of arboricultural practice.

Computer processing of digital images as a means of obtaining information about natural resources. LANDSAT images primarily used. Image processing, classification, and image enhancement techniques discussed and applied.

Computer processing of digital images as a means of obtaining information about natural resources. LANDSAT images primarily used. Image processing, classification, and image enhancement techniques discussed and applied.

This course provides a professional opportunity to gain inventory experience. Students in interdisciplinary teams generate/analyze resource inventory data and provide a professional-grade report to a community or conservation organization.

The goals of this course are to teach you basic GIS concepts such as spatial data sources and structures, projections and coordinate systems, geospatial analysis, cartographic modeling, and the integration of remote sensing and GIS. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in ESRI ArcGIS software.

The goals of this course are to teach you basic GIS concepts such as spatial data sources and structures, projections and coordinate systems, geospatial analysis, cartographic modeling, and the integration of remote sensing and GIS. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in ESRI ArcGIS software.

The goals of this course are to teach you basic GIS concepts such as spatial data sources and structures, projections and coordinate systems, geospatial analysis, cartographic modeling, and the integration of remote sensing and GIS. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in ESRI ArcGIS software.

This course reviews examples of conservation and land protection in fragmented landscapes. Course reviews case studies, focusing on locally initiated, small-scale successes, described by outside speakers.