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Course Info for ENVS - 307 - 01, January 2024
Class number: 1016 Title: New England in Winter Department: Environmental Science
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 0.50
Enrollment limited to 11 Current enrollment: 2 Available seats: 9
Start date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 End date: Friday, January 19, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TBA Instructor(s): Geiss, Christoph
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Wellness Requirement
Course Description:
This week-long course explores the winter environments of New England through a number of day-long and half-day hikes, readings, and discussion. We will explore Connecticut's famous traprock ridges, eastern hardwood forests, the glaciated Riga Plateau and Long Island Sound. Students are expected to participate in four of five hikes, participate in class discussions and investigate one of these environments in greater depth. This course includes a significant outdoor component and will expose you to wintry, possibly cold and/or wet environments. It requires adequate clothing and footwear as the hikes will be rain (snow) or shine. Additional equipment (e.g., snow shoes, microspikes) is available through Trinity's outdoor program. Students are strongly encouraged to check the course syllabus and contact the instructor with any questions prior to registering for the course.
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