The ultimate goal is to teach emergency medical care that will enable the student to a) recognize symptoms of illness and/or injuries; b) implement proper procedures; c) administer appropriate care; d) achieve and maintain proficiency in all skills; e) be responsible and behave in a professional manner; f) become certified in Community First Aid/AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Enrollment limited to 10.

An overview of the disciplines that address physical activity and sport. The course takes into account the general effects of physical activity and how one studies and analyzes these experiences. Course content includes an examination of behavioral, sociocultural, biophysical experiences and professional possibilities.

Admission by permission of the instructor. Special Studies are open only to qualified juniors and seniors, and in appropriate cases, to sophomores.

This course engages the class in a semester-long design and/or analysis project. Students will work in ad hoc teams using a variety of skills and knowledge to address a current issue or question related to environmental sustainability for our local community. The specific projects will vary from year to year. Students will gain direct experience with the range and complexity of activities required to address a real-world environmental project. Student work will be assessed via progress reports (written and oral), reflective essays, and a final report.

In this laboratory complement to ENV 201, students will use a variety of methods to gather and analyze different types of environmental data (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, spatial). Enrollment limited to 18. (E) Q

While focusing on topical environmental issues, students will learn how to gather, analyze and present data using methods from the natural and social sciences. Data will be drawn from multiple sources, including laboratory experiments, fieldwork, databases, archival sources, surveys, and interviews. Emphasis will be on quantitative analysis. Environmental topics will vary in scale from the local to the global. ENV 202 must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: one semester of statistics. ENV 101 is recommended. Enrollment limited to 18. (E) Q

Same as GEO 150. A geographic information system (GIS) manages location-based (spatial) information and provides the tools to display and analyze it. GIS provides the capabilities to link databases and maps and to overlay, query, and visualize those databases in order to analyze and solve problems in many diverse fields.

This course examines how humans have changed Earth's biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere, particularly over the last century, and the social, scientific, and political challenges posed by these environmental alterations. We will reflect on how differing worldviews have influenced our past actions and may determine our future trajectory. Readings and discussions will examine scientific evidence, policies designed to improve the environment, and national and international responses to the environmental crises that confront humanity.

This course examines how humans have changed Earth's biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere, particularly over the last century, and the social, scientific, and political challenges posed by these environmental alterations. We will reflect on how differing worldviews have influenced our past actions and may determine our future trajectory. Readings and discussions will examine scientific evidence, policies designed to improve the environment, and national and international responses to the environmental crises that confront humanity.

This one-credit lecture series will introduce students to theory and practice in fields related to the environment and sustainability. Students will gain insight to how their liberal arts education and associated intellectual capacities are applied in a variety of contexts. Speakers, including distinguished alumnae, will be drawn from the Five Colleges, the Pioneer Valley, and beyond. This course can be repeated for credit. This course will end the week before Thanksgiving. Graded S/U only. (E)