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Environmental Education - "Cycles in Watershed Systems"

Institute Information

Institute Schedule (lists daily activities/times of activities)
Credits
Requirements
Fees
General Information
Cancellation Policy
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Credits - All participants will receive three (3) graduate credits toward their professional development, which can also be used toward a certificate in Environmental Science or a M.S. in Environmental Sciences when those MU programs are in place . The institute will include a graded field project with analysis of carbon and nutrient budgets, and a graded comprehensive classroom exercise that participants are expected to use in their classrooms.

Requirements -

Prior to the start of the Institute:

Reading list will be given for overview articles, descriptions of field procedures and an introduction to GIS.
Complete a brief Pre-Institute activity (will be mailed with your confirmation packet.

During the Institute:

Participate in all institute discussions and collaborative exercises.
Complete field work and analysis

At the end of the Institute:

Complete final writing project which is a classroom exercise based on watershed system cycles.
Present classroom exercise to class.
Prepare an abstract for a presentation at a professional meeting such as the Pennsylvania Science Teacher's Association (PSTA)
Complete an evaluation of the Institute.

Fees - Price includes tuition and fees for a 3-credit graduate course, in addition to a $165 institute tuition charge. All handouts, materials, and meals (dinner is not provided) are included. Participants are responsible for purchasing the required text through the MU Bookstore or through other online venues. Purchases can be made via phone, email, or by visiting the bookstore on campus.

General Information - Registration for summer institutes will be available online via MAX beginning April 8, 2008. The necessary course information for online registration for this institute, BIOL 602, Summer Session II. Note: If you have not taken any graduate-level course or workshop at Millersville University within the past 5 years, you must complete the online non-degree admission form; this information is necessary to admit you to the university.

Cancellation Policy - Full refund minus $205 nonrefundable fee will be issued if notice of withdrawal is given to the Office of Professional Training and Education by June 2, 2008. All participants will receive a confirmation letter, parking tag, and campus map.

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For additonal information about environmental science at Millersville university, visit the MUCES website at http://www.millersville.edu/~ces/

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