UMass Boston | Continuing Education | Summer 08 Undergraduate Credit Courses

Cat. No. and Title	Instructor	Dates	Location	Days	Time	Unit	Class No.	Fee	Register

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EEOS101 The Global Environment N NS Description: An analysis of the physical geographic environment including the globe, the atmosphere and ocean, climate, soils, vegetation, and landform. Positive and negative interaction of human beings with these aspects of the environment is examined where appropriate. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences. Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	M Mensoian	May 28-Jul 9	W-2-200 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 200	MW	10a-1p	3	1726	$825	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
EEOS102 World Regional Geography S Description: An overview of world regions in terms of physical environment, human populations and the relationship between them. Topics with a focus on diversity are discussed from an international viewpoint and center on particular countries. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: International. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	D Merwin	May 27-Jul 9	Online	-	-	3	2427	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
EEOS110 Earth’s Dynamic Systems - Lect N Description: The basic principles of this course are embodied in the rock and hydrologic cycles. It examines the igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, tectonic, and weathering systems of the rock cycle; and the runoff, glacial, ocean, groundwater, and atmospheric systems of the hydrologic cycle. A laboratory component includes one or more field trips to sites where geological phenomena can be viewed. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	D Nellis	Jul 14-Aug 21	S-3-035 Science Bldg, 3rd Floor, Room 035	MTuWTh	10-11:30a	4	2415	1140	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
EEOS110 Earth’s Dynamic Systems - Lab Description: The basic principles of this course are embodied in the rock and hydrologic cycles. It examines the igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, tectonic, and weathering systems of the rock cycle; and the runoff, glacial, ocean, groundwater, and atmospheric systems of the hydrologic cycle. A laboratory component includes one or more field trips to sites where geological phenomena can be viewed. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	D Nellis	Jul 14-Aug 21	S-3-035 Science Bldg, 3rd Floor, Room 035	MTuWTh	11:45a - 1:15p	0	2416	$50	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
EEOS225 Weather and Climate N NS Description: This course investigates atmospheric processes forming the basis for weather patterns and climatic development on a global scale. Major topics include earth-sun relationships, heating and cooling of the atmosphere, atmospheric circulation, pressure patterns, air mass formation and frontal systems, vertical zonation of climate, and the Koppen System for evaluating and classifying climatic phenomena. Academic Information: Prerequisite: 30 credits. Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences. Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	M Mensoian	May 28-Jul 9	W-2-200 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 200	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1727	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
EEOS226 Introduction to Oceanography N NS Description: This course offers a broad overview of the historical, geological, chemical, physical, and biological principles of oceanography. The student is introduced to plate tectonics and ocean sediments; waves, tides, and ocean circulation; the chemistry of the ocean and atmosphere; and marine life. Discussions cover the origins, present workings, and future of the oceans. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences. Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	A Frankic	Jul 15-Aug 21	S-2-063 Science Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 063	TuTh	10a-1p	3	2417	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
EEOS298 Pacific Rim Geography S Description: This course takes an interpretive look at China and other East Asia countries such as Japan, and Korea in terms of changing attitudes toward urban life. City and suburbs are experienced as the product of planning and development decisions informed by cultural and economic forces, and in relationship to utopian and pragmatic efforts to reinterpret urban traditions in search of American alternatives. Topics include: persistent ideals such as housing forms attitudes toward public and private space; the rise of suburbs and suburban sprawl; cycles of disinvestment and renewed interest in urban centers; and impacts of mobility and technology on settlement patterns. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	J Lee	May 27-Jul 9	S-3-034 Science Bldg, 3rd Floor, Room 034	MTuWTh	11:45a - 1:45p	3	2862	$825	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
EEOS380 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems - Lect Description: This course is concerned with computer handling of spatial data. It covers essential elements of a GIS, hardware requirements, GIS software, data acquisition, data structures, spatial databases, methods of data analysis and spatial modeling, and applications of GIS in solving a variety of environmental and economic problems. Academic Information: Prerequisite: E&GSCI 265. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	D Merwin	Jun 2-Jul 7	S-3-034 Science Bldg, 3rd Floor, Room 034	M	10a-1p	4	2425	1140	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
EEOS380 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems - Lab Description: This course is concerned with computer handling of spatial data. It covers essential elements of a GIS, hardware requirements, GIS software, data acquisition, data structures, spatial databases, methods of data analysis and spatial modeling, and applications of GIS in solving a variety of environmental and economic problems. Academic Information: Prerequisite: E&GSCI 265. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	D Merwin	May 28-Jul 9	S-3-020 Science Bldg, 3rd Floor, Room 020	W	10a-1p	0	2426	$100	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
EEOS480 GPS & GIS - Field Methods and Data Integration Description: The course has 3 components: lecture, lab, and field data collection. It will be conducted at the UMass Boston campus and the UMass Boston field station on Nantucket. We will study the concept and principles of GPS technology, acquire skills using Trimble GeoXH Explorer GPS units, examine post processing data correction methods, and learn how to integrate the GPS data into ESRI ArcMap using TerraSync and Pathfinder software. The GPS shapefiles will be georeferenced to Mass GIS data standards. Data collection will be done at both sites: environmental/land use data at Nantucket and utilities data at the Boston campus. The course goal is to develop two deliverable sets of GIS data. Click here to learn more about this course and how to register. Academic Information: Prerequisite: By permission only. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	H Hotz	Jul 27-Aug 15	Nantucket	-	-	4	TBA	$1375	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.

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