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Course Descriptions
Coastal Geology
Students in this course will conduct field and laboratory studies using geological techniques throughout the unique environment of the Atlantic coastline in the southeastern United States. Measurement and analysis of the materials and the geologic and environmental processes that form the diverse beaches, islands, lagoons, channels, and tidal creeks in New Hanover County will be utilized to examine specific questions, problems or issues. Students will observe and discuss processes characteristic of barrier islands and inshore waters, while learning pertinent techniques such as air photo/map interpretation, surveying, profiling, sediment and water sample collection and analysis techniques, biological collecting techniques, and statistical analyses. Students will have latitude to create projects that fit their interest within the time frame of this program. Results and observation of the student investigation will be presented in a professional forum at the end of the program. Instructors: Dr Michael Smith and Mr. Steve Clark, DeLoach Hall
Computer Applications in Physics
This course will involve electronic data acquisition and computer analysis of
physical experiments. Research topics include mechanics, electricity and
magnetism, thermodynamics, optics, sound, and properties of materials. Students
will have access to modern data acquisition devices as well as
computer-controlled instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, sound frequency
analyzers, and digital multi-meters.
Instructors: Dr. Gabriel Lugo and Mr. Gary Cavender, DeLoach Hall
Coastal Physical Geography
Students in this course will conduct field studies of the geomorphology,
biogeography, and climatology of the beaches, islands, lagoons, channels and
tidal creeks of the southeastern United States. Measurement of geomorphic,
biotic, and micro-climate variables will be combined with field mapping, aerial
photography analysis, and computer mapping to analyze the physical geography of
southeastern North Carolina. Students will observe and discuss economic
development and its relation to the physical landscape of New Hanover County.
Specific methodologies and analytical techniques to be included in the course
are air photo/map interpretation, field surveying and profiling, meteorological
instrumentation, vegetation surveys, sediment analysis, and statistical
analyses. Students will design final projects to fit their interests and
curiosities.
Instructors: Dr. Doug Gamble and Ms. Jessica Croson,
DeLoach Hall
Archaeology in the Cape Fear
This course will introduce students to the science of humankind’s past – archaeology. After a brief introduction to the science and methods of archaeologists at the UNCW Archaeology Laboratory, students will conduct fieldwork by surveying, excavating and recording archaeological remains of either Fort Anderson or historic Brunswick Town. Excavation units/trenches will be established and students will work in small groups recovering artifacts, mapping features, photographing finds, and recording field notes daily in individual notebooks. Students will then return to the UNCW Archaeology Laboratory to process and analyze finds, interpret data collected, and write and present a report on their findings. Instructors: Dr. Scott Simmons and Mr. Craig Rankin, Social & Behavior Sciences (S&B) Hall
