DEEP thoughts 10.27.2022

• Intent to Graduate forms
• Pre-registration information
• Spring electives
• Gamma Theta Upsilon signups
• Study spots
• Summer I field course in the United Kingdom

Students graduating in May 2023 must complete their intent to graduate form by December 2022 in order to participate in Commencement. Please log into your WebAdvisor account at webadvisor.worcester.edu and fill out and submit the online Intent to Graduate form for May 2023 (please make sure you are choosing May 2023 as the December 2022 Intent to Graduate is still an option for the December graduates).

Pre-registration for Spring 2023 classes is Nov. 15-18. Your pre-registration time depends on your class standing; see page 2 of the registration packet to find your registration time.

You must meet with your academic advisor to have your account activated for preregistration. Look for an email from your advisor to sign up for an advising time slot.

Checklist before your advising meeting:

• Check the requirements and timeline for your major to see which classes you should be taking: Environmental Science, Geography. Note that some students, especially transfer students, may follow an adjusted timeline.
• Use Self Service to search for Spring 2023 classes that meet your requirements.

EV/BI/CH/GS Electives

• EV/CH 210 - Chemical Analysis
• EV/GS 218 - Remote Sensing
• GS 299 - Geological Field Mapping (1 CR)
• EV/CH 330 - Environmental Toxicology
• EV/GS 348 - Earth Data Analytics
• EV/BI 360 - Animal Behavior
• BI 430 - Field Biology

Other environmental electives:

• GE 299 - Environmental Stewardship
• HE 390 - Environmental Health

(one non-EV/BI/CH/GS class may be counted towards the advanced electives requirement)

Introduction to the use and analysis of remotely sensed images such as aerial photographs and satellite imagery. Meets MW 12:30-1:45, counts as upper level elective.

In this class, you will develop an in-depth understanding of how and why people work together to restore places through environmental stewardship and what impacts that stewardship has on social-ecological systems. You will spend the first third of the semester learning about social science theories, social-ecological systems theory, and learning best practices for community engagement. The second two-thirds of the semester will be devoted to 1) continuing to build out your theoretical knowledge and 2) working directly with a community partner in the Worcester area to participate in environmental stewardship. Click here for more information.

Meets TR 11:30-12:45; counts as non-EV/BI/CH/GS upper-level elective.

In this class, we will learn the basics of geological mapping-- identifying and mapping the distribution of rocks in the field. On the weekend field trip, we will map a small area in detail, determining the extent of different rock formations and the geological structures it contains. Meets 3/31, 4/14 2:30-5, finals period TBA, and weekend field trip 2:30pm 4/21 - 8pm 4/23. Counts as an upper-level elective with lab, 1 credit only.

Get first-hand experience in extracting useful information from various environmental data sources. Learn essential skills to be able to process, analyze, and visualize your vision for future solutions. Learn new skills and stand out in the job market. Click here for more information. Meets MW 2-3:45; counts as upper level elective with lab.

Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) is a Geography Honors Society that provides members with lifetime membership, scholarships, and other professional opportunities. Any student can join GTU as long as they've done 3 semesters of college, taken any 3 geography classes, and have a 3.3 GPA in those classes.

If you've taken at least 3 GE/GS classes with an average GPA of 3.3, you COULD and SHOULD join. The sooner you join, the sooner you can take advantage of GTU's scholarship / networking opportunities for undergrads.

Click here for more information, including a link to the application form.

The student lounges opposite the elevators on the 3rd and 4th floor are open to all majors! The tables are a great place to do work between classes, schedule your study group, or just hang out.

Professors Hansen and Reynolds will be taking a group of WSU students to the United Kingdom during the Summer I session. Students will visit the University of Worcester in the west Midlands as well as museums in London. The trip will examine the foundational work, instruments and maps that helped to establish the geologic time scales and the science of geology. The field class counts as an upper level elective with lab. Click here for further information, and email Prof. Reynolds (lreynolds2@worcester.edu) or Prof. Hansen (whansen@worcester.edu) if you are potentially interested.