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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2015
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MLSC 604 001 (CRN: 24408)
EXPLOR & DISC IN ANTARCTICA
Long Title: EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY IN ANTARCTICA
Department: School of Continuing Studies
Instructor: Wellner, Julia S.
Meeting: 6:15PM - 9:30PM W (30-MAR-2015 - 1-JUN-2015)
Part of Term: MLS Spring Session
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Liberal Studies
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required) Department Permission Required
Section Enrolled: 7
Enrollment data as of: 6-MAY-2024 6:20AM
Description: This course will introduce students to the seventh continent through the history of austral exploration and through an explanation of the scientific research that has happened, is happening and will happen there. This course will begin with a basic scientific description of the highest, driest, coldest, windiest continent on Earth. Participants will then study journals of some of the original explorers as well as recent works analyzing the "glory days" of polar exploration. The class will then move from the period of exploration, through the early scientific work, and on to the modern hypothesis-driven science that is taking place now and is being planned for the future. The class will close with an examination of tourism and its effects on the nature of the Antarctic ecosystems and cryosphere.