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The Creston/O-M football team finds itself in a familiar situation going into Friday's homecoming game against Perry.
A year ago, the Panthers were riding high at 3-0, ranked second in the state in Class 3A, before being tripped up by ADM at home. The next week they rebounded to defeat Perry, 32-13, on the way to earning a playoff spot in District 1.
This year, Creston/O-M is coming off a heartbreaking 36-35 loss at ADM, after the Tigers scored twice in the final 44 seconds to overcome an 11-point deficit.
Now, the Panthers sit at 1-1 in district play and 3-1 overall. Perry is 0-2 and 1-3 after falling to Glenwood last week, 31-14. A week earlier, Harlan knocked off the Bluejays, 42-14.
Perry began the season with a 45-14 victory over Greene County (Jefferson) before losing a tight one to state-ranked Boone, 17-15.
"They are a good football team," Panther coach Brian Morrison said. "I'd say they're every bit as good as ADM and Glenwood. I just think Glenwood kind of wore on them at the end."
A 21-0 run in a six-minute stretch of the second half lifted Glenwood to its 31-14 victory last Friday. Perry trailed only 3-0 at halftime, and took a short-lived 7-3 lead early in the third quarter.
Quarterback Will Whiton, one of the top athletes in all of District 1, ran a delayed quarterback sneak, found a seam and scampered for a 19-yard touchdown.
"No. 15 (Whiton) is very dynamic," Morrison said. "He doesn't throw a great ball, but a lot of it is set up off his scrambling ability and their ability to get open. He's fast. He took third in the state in the 100 in 3A. If he gets out, he's gone. We have to contain him. Same thing on kick returns. If number 15 is back there, we're going to have a plan for it."
Another top athlete in the district, Glenwood's Spencer Smith, came up with the first of two key plays for the Rams, picking off a Whiton pass and returning it 47 yards. Smith later scored on a 4-yard run for a 17-7 lead late in the third period.
Late in the game, after a long fumble return set up another Ram score for a 24-7 lead, Whiton moved to wideout and Cavan Finn was inserted at quarterback. Perry quickly moved to the Ram 19, but an unsportsmanlike penalty killed the drive.
Former Hawk
After the game, coach Jason Olejniczak, a former Iowa player, said his team has to stop playing undisciplined at key times, starting with this week. A quarterback and defensive back, Olejniczak was a two-time all-state selection for the Decorah Vikings, who won back-to-back state championships in 1987 and 1988 with him as the signal caller.
Olejniczak played four seasons at the University of Iowa and was a four-time All Big 10 Academic selection.
"They do a nice job," Morrison said. "Last year was a very competitive game. I think they are better than they were last year, because they return more kids."
In last week's game, Whiton caught five passes for 78 yards and ran 12 times for 41 yards. Seth Stetzel is the primary returning running back and had 41 yards on 12 rushes.
"Even after a rough first half we ended up with over 300 yards of total offense, and when you do that in high school football you should win," Olejniczak said. "We will get back to work to improve, because we still have a lot to play for in this district."
Likewise for Creston/O-M, which has to put last week's crushing loss in the rear view mirror.
"I think we're over it," Morrison said. "The kids are looking forward to Friday's game and playing at home. This is my fourth year as a head coach, and I've never seen a team play and compete as hard as they did last Friday. That's what is disappointing. But we can't look back, we'll look forward. There are going to be games like that every week in our district."
Line injury
The Panthers have had a key injury situation crop up in the interior line. Two-way tackle Jordan Thompson had knee swelling after the game, and was scheduled for an MRI today to get a diagnosis. He has not been practicing and is doubtful for Friday.
Junior Jake Gutschenritter will take Thompson's spot at offensive right tackle, Morrison said.
The team catches a break in that junior Alex Tamerius, a starting linebacker last year, was cleared last Thursday after rehabbing from knee surgery from a soccer injury last spring.
With a week of practice in, Tamerius can step in at the weak side inside linebacker position manned by Seth Maitlen, as Maitlen works in as a backup across the defensive line Friday. Alex Chapman, who was playing a lot of defensive end, can slide over to Thompson's tackle position, leaving Adam Baker and Tayler Pettit as the primary ends, with help from Maitlen.
Also, several players become academically eligible this week, and 6-7, 320-pound senior Alec Shields could see some time at defensive tackle.
Varsity kickoff is expected to be about 7:30 p.m., after the 4:45 p.m. freshman game. There are several homecoming activities planned at halftime and prior to the game.


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Alice and Frank Ward have run the Holiday Shores campground and resort since 1975. Initially, the property was only 41 acres, but the couple kept adding land. Today, the campground encompasses 169 acres along the picturesque Upper Dells portion of the Wisconsin River.
Seasonal renters occupy most of the 500 sites with RVs and units that remain in place year-round. There's still space to rent, though, along with guesthouses, park units, cottages and motel units. Prices start at around $40 peak season for tent or RV sites, with the cabins and other "homes" ranging from $70 to $135.
Holiday Shores boasts an amazing 2,200 feet of river frontage. Not surprisingly, water sports are a major focus. Visitors can rent canoes, paddleboats, fishing boats and Jet Skis, and even go parasailing. Other activities include basketball, volleyball and shuffleboard. Fire truck and train rides, organized games, movies on a giant outdoor screen and themed weekend programming are sure to keep younger guests busy and happy. With a two-night stay, the resort throws in four free passes to the nearby Chula Vista Resort water park.


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- "sometimes we even play REAL sports"... lol
My reply would be to them.. please follow some 1000+ rated Disc golfers around for 18 holes. Preferably in Montana where the courses can make your heart redline, just getting to the tee box!.. lol
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The apology is hilarious.
People need to relax about disc golf. No one is going find fame and fortune playing this sport.
The society today sucks bad enough with all the PC crap, it's about time some one stood up and said "You're offended? get over it"!
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There's been several discussions about version control systems here, but only a few about DVCS and its open systems (Git, Mercurial...). I admit I installed Tortoise SVN a while ago and never used it. Instead I rely on a few different tools like AutoVer, time stamped backups, notes, etc.
I'm currently working on a coding project (my first "real" one in fact), and am wondering if I should be more rigorous about version control etc. But since I have perfectionist tendencies and tend to loose time on details and unnecessary stuff, I want to avoid getting into something that might be very interesting (no doubt...) BUT that will slow me down for months without giving me any concrete benefits. So... if you have any advice concerning that matter... Thanks.


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Since its inception, College of the Atlantic has been committed to being the college in the Atlantic. Our shorefront campus and two offshore field stations provide an excellent gateway for students and faculty pursuing Marine Studies. From here, students go on to do internships, research, and graduate work from the Arctic to the Antarctic, on every continent, and in the oceans and seas around the globe.
Students focusing in Marine Studies choose a set of foundational courses, affording them a solid base for advanced studies and research. In keeping with COA's interdisciplinary approach, students interested in Marine Studies include courses from other areas-such as photography, history, creative writing, or international law-in their curriculum. The college also provides a wide variety of classes and research experience to prepare students interested in graduate or professional work in marine biology or related fields. Students interested in other areas are able to design a course of study appropriate to their goals. Those interested in entering the work force directly after COA will have the intellectual tools and field experience to ensure success.
While the academic program is built around a suite of core classes, COA is committed to getting students in the field: virtually every course offered at COA has a significant field component. In some cases, the "field trip" is as close as our own pier; in other cases, it can be as far as the coast of the Yucatán or the Virgin Islands. There are opportunities to work with faculty during breaks, as well as during the academic term, assisting in ongoing studies and developing independent programs of research. Students also may get involved in marine policy and environmental politics. With faculty mentors, students come up with their own research questions, write grant proposals, and present their results at meetings of national and international scientific societies.
ES005Animal Behavior
This course reviews how simple and stereotyped actions may be built into complex behaviors and even into apparently sophisticated group interactions. Emphasis is placed on contemporary understanding of Darwinian selection, ethology, behavioral ecology and sociobiology. There are two classes a week. Extensive readings are chosen from a text and articles from scientific and popular periodicals. Evaluations are based on participation in discussions and several quizzes. Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Requires a previous intermediate-level course in species zoology, and signature of the instructor. Offered every other year. Class limit: 15. Lab fee $10. *ES*
ES1018Physics I: Mechanics and Energy
ES1022Introduction to OceanographyPlanet Earth is misnamed. Seawater covers approximately 70% of the planet's surface, in one giant all-connected ocean. This ocean has a profound effect on the planet's climate, chemistry, ecosystem, and energy resources. Billions of years ago life began there, in what now we regard as the last unexplored frontier of this planet. In this course we examine the various disciplines within oceanography, including aspects of geology and sedimentology, chemical, dynamic and biological oceanography. The course concludes with an introduction to marine ecosystems examined at various trophic levels, including phyto/zooplankton, fish and other macrofauna. Fieldwork (weather dependent) includes trips on RV Indigo, trips to intertidal and estuarine ecosystems, and possible visits to the college's islands, Mount Desert Rock and Great Duck Island. Evaluation will be by lab, quizzes and a final paper.
Level: Introductory. Lab fee: $150. Class limit: 20. Meets the following degree requirements: ES
ES1028Marine BiologyThis is a broad course, covering the biology of organisms in various marine habitats (rocky intertidal, mud and sand, estuaries, open ocean, coral reefs, deep sea), and some policy and marine management and conservation issues. The largest part of this course is focused on learning to identify and understand the natural history and ecology of the marine flora and fauna of New England, with an emphasis on the rocky intertidal of Mount Desert Island. The course meets twice per week with one afternoon for laboratory work or field trips. Evaluations are based on the quality of participation in class, one in-class practical, several sets of essay questions, and a field notebook emphasizing natural history notes of local organisms. This class is intended for first year students, who will have priority during registration. Returning students may take this course only with permission of the instructor.
Level: Introductory. Prerequisites: Signature of instructor for returning students. Offered at least every other year. Class limit: 20. Lab fee: $60. Meets the following degree requirements: ES
ES1030Chemistry II
ES1036Biology II: Form and FunctionThis is the second half of a 20-week, two-term introductory course in biology, providing an overview of the discipline and prerequisite for many intermediate and advanced biology courses. The course further explores topics introduced in Biology I, with a particular emphasis on biological structures and their role in the survival and reproduction of organisms. We will explore principles of evolution, classification, anatomy and physiology, epidemiology, behavior, and basic ecology. The primary focus of the course is on vertebrate animals and vascular plants, but we will make forays into other phylogenetic lineages at intervals. Weekly field and laboratory studies introduce students to the local range of habitats and a broad array of protists, plants, and animals. Attendance at two lectures and one lab each week is required; course evaluation is based on class participation, exams, preparation of a lab notebook, and a mid-term presentation.
Level: Introductory. Prerequisites: Completion of Bio I with a grade of C or higher, or a score 4 or 5 on the AP Biology exam, or a score of 6 or 7 on the IB Biology HL exam, or permission of instructor. Offered every year. Lab fee $40. Meets the following degree requirements: ES
ES114Organic Chemistry I
This course explores the physical, chemical, and environmental properties of carbon-containing materials such as plastics, solvents, dyes, as well as all living things, and once-living materials. The lab exposes students to the common techniques of studying and manipulating such materials. Evaluations are based on midterm and final exam. The equivalent of this course is a prerequisite for biochemistry. Level: Intermediate. Prerequisites: A previous chemistry course. Offered every other year. Lab fee: $20. *ES*
The study of ornithology is as old as human society itself. Birds are particularly conspicuous elements of our world, and figure prominently in our art, religious symbolism, mythology, scientific endeavors and even sport. Birds appear in European paleolithic cave paintings from 14,000 years ago, domesticated fowl are known from India circa 3000 BC, and ancient scholars such as Aristotle and Pliny the Elder devoted considerable time to ornithological observations. In this century great strides have been made in the study of population biology and ecology, navigation and migration, and human induced ecological change (sometimes called human ecology), all through the study of birds. This class introduces the student to the ornithological world by using both scientific literature and direct field observation. Systematics and physiology will be reviewed, but much of our effort will concentrate on reproductive ecology, behavior and the environment, and population dynamics. There will be a strong emphasis on field observation - learning how to look at birds and their behavior in order to perhaps make larger observations about their environment. Level: Introductory. Lab fee: $75. Class limit: 24. *ES*
ES191Field Ecology and Data Analysis
This course teaches students how to collect data in the field (outside), how to descriptively and quantitatively analyze these data using spreadsheet and statistical programs, and how to present the information in the form of a report or scientific paper. Some of the projects are experimental, while some are observational. There are four field projects during the term, and the tentative project areas are one terrestrial plant, one terrestrial animal, one marine, and one independent project. The methods learned will most likely include measuring population and demographic parameters, quantifying behavior, and estimating community composition. In addition to taking data in the field, students spend a substantial amount of time learning and applying statistical techniques to describe and analyze data. Lecture material includes designing data collection procedures, statistical analysis, and problem solving. Evaluations are based on write-ups of field exercises, homework on statistical techniques, oral presentations of work, and class participation. Level: Advanced. Prerequisite: Signature of Instructor; intermediate level Ecology or similar courses are helpful. Offered approximately every other year. Class limit: 15. Lab fee $ 20. *ES* *QR*
ES2012Introduction to Statistics and Research Design
ES2018Probability and StatisticsThis course provides an introduction to probability and statistics. Its goal is to give students a good understanding of what kinds of questions statistical analyses can answer and how to interpret statistical results in magazines, books, and articles from a wide range of disciplines. The course begins with understanding probability and how it can often lead to nonintuitive results. Types of statistical analyses discussed in the second part of the course include comparisons of averages, correlation and regression, and applying confidence limits to estimates of studies from both the social and biological sciences. Application of statistics to specific research problems is covered in greater depth in more advanced courses such as advanced statistics and field ecology and data analysis. Evaluation is based on class participation, problem sets, and quizzes, and an independent project.
Level: Introductory/Intermediate. Offered approximately every other year. Class limit: 15. Lab fee $10.00 Meets the following degree requirements: QR
ES2030Marine Mammal Biology IThis course provides an introduction to the biology and natural history of marine mammals, specializing in species resident within the North Atlantic. Topics covered include: phylogeny and taxonomy; anatomy and physiology; behavior; sensory ecology; and management/conservation issues. The course includes field trips to observe animals in their natural habitat, dissection of specimens, and exposure to the professional peer review field. Students are expected to complete two individual literature-based reviews, one species- and one system-based, to be presented in class. Assessment is based on class participation, presentations as well as written submissions. Lab fee covers costs of field trips, including potential boat and field station time, and optional travel to a regional conference during the term. Offered every other year.
Level: Introductory/Intermediate. Prerequisite: Biology I, II and a writing-focused class or permission of instructor. Class limit: 15. Lab fee: $200. Meets the following degree requirements: ES
ES3012Calculus IIThis course is the continuation of Calculus I. It begins by considering further applications of the integral. We then move to approximations and series; we conclude the course with a brief treatment of differential equations. The mathematics learned are applied to topics from the physical, natural, and social sciences. There is a weekly lab/discussion section. Evaluations are based on homework, participation in class and lab, and tests.
Level: Intermediate. Prerequisites: Calculus I or the equivalent. Class limit: 20. Lab fee $10. Meets the following degree requirements: QR ES
ES3020Invertebrate ZoologyThis course is a phylogenetic survey of the major groups of animals without backbones. These animals range in size from single cells to giant squids, and they include the vast majority of animals on earth. Using text readings, assigned articles, and one afternoon per week of field/lab work, students gain an understanding of the classification, ecology, evolutionary relationships, and economic significance of this remarkably diverse collection of organisms. Students are evaluated on participation, lab notebooks, and performance on weekly quizzes and two tests.
Level: Intermediate. Prerequisites: Biology I and II or signature of instructor. Offered every other year. Class limit: 16. Lab fee $25. Meets the following degree requirements: ES
ES3024EvolutionThis course provides students with the opportunity to put their knowledge of ecology and diversity into an evolutionary framework. The emphasis is on how populations of organisms are currently evolving, with a focus on the ecological context of natural selection. Topics in the course include the genetic basis of evolutionary change, selection and adaptation, reproductive effort, co-evolution, the ecology and evolution of sex, behavioral ecology, speciation, and applied evolutionary ecology. In addition to a textbook, students read several original research articles. The course has two lectures and one discussion section per week. Evaluations are based on exams and short essay sets.
Level: Intermediate. Prerequisite: Biology I and II or equivalent. Offered every other year. Class limit: 20. Meets the following degree requirements: ES
ES3028Calculus III: Multivariable CalculusThe functions studied in Calculus I and II are one-dimensional. But the universe of everyday experience is, at minimum, three-dimensional. In this course we explore how Calculus can be extended so as to apply to functions of more than one variable, and thus apply to the three-dimensional world. We will begin by reviewing vectors and functions of several variables. We will then learn about partial derivatives and gradients and how apply these tools to multivariable optimization. Turning our attention to integral calculus, we will next cover double and triple integrals and their applications. We will conclude with a treatment of line integrals, flux integrals, the divergence and curl of a vector field, and Green's, and Stokes's theorems. Evaluation will be based on class participation and lengthy weekly problem sets.
Level: Intermediate. Prerequisites: Calculus II or the equivalent or signature of instructor. Lab fee: none. Meets the following degree requirements: QR
ES305Tropical Marine Ecology
This course in tropical marine ecology explores topics including organismal diversity, natural history of fish, invertebrates, algae, habitat diversity (coral reefs, mangroves, etc.), fisheries, and conservation. Students meet as a class weekly, alternating between a single three-hour evening seminar session and individual meetings with the instructors to discuss primary readings and research projects. In addition, this course includes a required 18-day field trip to the Yucatan over winter break. Field work is based out of Akumal on the Yucatan peninsula. Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Prerequisites: a strong performance in previous classes (especially biology), the ability to work well as a member of a group, and enthusiasm; permission of instructors required. Class limit: 8-14 students. Lab fee: estimated at $1200. *ES*
ES3060Marine Mammal Biology I: Field StudiesThis Fall course provides an introduction to the biology and natural history of marine mammals, specializing in species resident within the North Atlantic, in a field setting. Students spend the last two weeks in August of the preceding summer at the College's Mt. Desert Rock Marine Research Station. In addition to introductory topics in marine mammal biology that include phylogeny and taxonomy; anatomy and physiology; behavior; sensory ecology; and management/conservation issues, students also integrate themselves into the resident research team and work on team projects that will include observation of animals in their natural habitat. In the Fall, students meet 3-4 further times for dissection of specimens, team project presentations, and optional attendance at a regional conference. Assessment is based on two individual literature-based reviews, one species- and one system-based, to be presented in class, participation in research projects, and written submissions of their research. Lab fee covers costs of field trips, including boat and field station time, and conference costs. A $200 nonrefundable deposit is required by June 1. Offered every other year.
Level: Intermediate. Prerequisite: Biology I, II and a writing-focused class or permission of instructor. Class limit: 15. Lab fee: $500. Meets the following degree requirements: ES
ES361Environmental Chemistry: Water
Billions of years ago, ancient water molecules traversed a Goldilocks-like walk through our slowly condensing solar system, looking for a home. Mercury and Venus were much too hot. Mars and the outer planets were much too cold. Earth seemed 'just right.' With conditions capable of sustaining all of water's phases, Earth became the 'water planet.' The solid surface of the earth became sculpted by water. The composition and temperature of the earth's atmosphere became largely determined by its water. All life (that we know) came to be based upon water. It is within the water of its cells that the machinery of life grinds away and it is into water that life disposes of what it finds un-useful. Many life-forms live their entire existence bathed in water as we are bathed in air, and even we who live surrounded by air require more water every day than any other foodstuff. As such, it is appropriate to look at how our water is doing these days. Students will be evaluated on their participation in class discussion of the readings, problem sets, and participation in field studies of focused on monitoring and modeling the conditions of local waters. Level: Intermediate. Lab fee: $50. *ES*
ES373Marine Mammals and Sound
This advanced seminar class examines the role of sound in the biology of marine mammals. We start with an examination of the behavior of sound underwater, covering concepts that include sound production, propagation and reception, SONAR equations, and noise. We continue with a review of how marine mammals, with a specific focus on cetaceans, use sound to communicate, sense and orient within their environment. We conclude with a bioacoustic examination of specific management problems in marine mammal science. Topics covered in this final part will include, but will not be limited to: marine mammal fishery interactions, shipstrikes, effects of industrial noise, whale song and dialects, baleen whale orientation, and marine mammal strandings. Classes will be run in seminar style, reading intensive, with students responsible for leading discussions and topics. Evaluation is by class participation, two term papers and (possibly) a class project. Although no lab period is set for this class, students are expected to invest some time outside of class for the purpose of possible class projects. Level: Advanced. Class limit: 5-10 students. Lab fee $100. *ES*
ES383Fisheries and Their Management
Humans have exploited the biotic resources of the ocean for thousands of years. Although early harvesting probably had minimal ecological and population impact, increased exploitation due to increasing market demand and technological advances have placed significant stress on many of the world's "fisheries". Those exploited species that have thus far avoided becoming commercially or biologically extinct, are, in many cases, threatened by collapse due to over-fishing. This course examines the exploitation of biotic resources in the oceans, including invertebrates, fish, and marine mammal populations. Importantly, it also examines the fishing techniques, fisheries technology and management of fisheries, and critiques and reviews the development of the mathematical modeling on which management is based. The class will be offered in seminar style, with students involved in the discussion and critique of readings, and researching and presenting various case histories. Students will be evaluated on the basis of participation and quality of presentations and term projects. Level: Intermediate. Class limit: 12. Prerequisite: Signature of the instructor, by demonstration of competence in QR and ES disciplines. Course fee: $60. *ES*
ES395Physics III: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
This course is designed to introduce students to the two central ideas of quantum mechanics. First, the outcomes of experiments cannot be predicted exactly; one can only predict the probability of various outcomes. And second, these probabilities do not behave like normal probabilities; the probabilities interfere with each other in a manner that has no counterpart in our everyday experience with probabilities. We will develop these ideas by taking a close look at a prototypical quantum system: "spin-1/2" particles. We will carefully discuss the experimental evidence for quantum mechanics, and we will also look at some of the well-known conundrums of quantum mechanics, such as the two-slit experiment and the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox. Along the way, students will also be introduced to basic probability theory. We will conclude by looking at some of the applications and implications of quantum mechanics, such as: the Bohr atom, quantum computation, quantum cryptography, and the photoelectric effect. Quantum mechanics is an exciting, challenging topic which has made an impact in many different fields. As such, this course is designed to appeal to a wide range of students --- both those whose interests lie outside of science as well as those who are concentrating in the sciences or mathematics. Students who successfully complete this course will have gained a solid understanding of the central ideas of quantum mechanics. This understanding should be mathematical and quantitative as well as conceptual. Students will also gain some experience with scientific reasoning and quantitative problem solving. Evaluation will be based on class participation, weekly problem sets, and a final presentation or paper. Some computer work may be required, but no computer experience is necessary. Level: Introductory/Intermediate. Prerequisites: Familiarity with algebra and trigonometry and high school chemistry or physics. Physics I and II are not prer
ES4010BiomechanicsWhy do we get shorter and wrinklier with age? Were dinosaurs warm-blooded? How do grasshoppers hop? These diverse questions are all within the realm of biomechanics. A knowledge of biomechanics, or the ways in which plants and animals cope with the laws of physics, can promote an understanding of organisms at all levels of organization, from molecules to ecosystems. In this course we explore several areas of physical science, including mechanical engineering, materials science, and fluid dynamics, as a means of gaining insight into the biological world. Students attend two lecture sessions per week and one three-hour lab session for discussions of current research in biomechanics, review of homework assignments, and laboratory observations or demonstrations. Evaluations are based on participation in discussions, weekly problem sets, two term papers, and a final exam.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Prerequisites: One college-level course in Biology and one college-level course in Math or Physics or signature of instructor.
Class limit: 16. Offered every other year. Lab fee: $15. Meets the following degree requirements: QR ES
ES4032Marine EcologyThis course is intended for students who have some familiarity with the natural history and ecology of local marine organisms and are eager to take their understanding to the next level in the context of an intensive summer course. The class will meet all day, every day for 15 days, and will comprise several parts, including lecture and discussion of papers from the primary literature, field trips to explore diversity of local habitats, and several research projects. We will work together on two class projects. One will involve the reproductive biology of mummichogs, a small, estuarine fish that is locally abundant. Although not on the scale of wild salmon runs, mummichog spawning is a frenzied spectacle of nature involving dozens of fish simultaneously releasing gametes in the shallows at high tide. Students will collect data on spawning behavior and patterns of survivorship among eggs laid at intertidal sites. The other class project will involve population biology of three species of intertidal snails and how parameters such as species abundance and diversity, size-frequency distribution, and population density vary among populations on various small coastal islands. We will access these islands for censusing via sea kayak, and students interested in learning more about safety and navigation in sea kayaks will have that opportunity. We may include an overnight trip if weather and timing permit. Finally, students will also design their own independent projects, and they will meet individually with instructors to discuss hypothesis generation, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and final communication of results. The final day of class will involve a presentation of individual projects. Students will be evaluated on participation on the class projects and other activities, short written assignments, and the quality of the final project.
Intermediate/Advanced. Prerequisites: Marine Biology, Invertebrate Zoology or an intermediate-level course in ecology or behavior and permission of instructor. Class limit: 16. Lab fee: $80 Meets the following degree requirements: ES
ES412Ecology of the Winter Coastline
This is a course studying marine botany, marine algae and monitoring the "spring" time blooms of phytoplankton in Frenchman Bay. The class will cover topics such as the biology, taxonomy and ecology of marine algae. A major component of this course will be focusing on the primary productivity of marine ecosystems. Students will experience these exquisite and ephemeral phenomena through extensive lab work identifying and monitoring individual species of marine algae and phytoplankton. We will explore the flora and fauna of the islands, bays and coastal waters surrounding Mount Desert Island by looking at those organisms which make up wintertime communities. Peripheral topics will include the seasonal movement of different species of seabirds and marine mammals; discussing those species that are conspicuous by their absence, those which have stoically remained behind and those species that are entirely winter visitors. Many consider January and February as deep winter, yet this is the time when the first signs of spring appear. Students are expected to keep a field/lab notebook and to write several term papers. Students should anticipate several field trips which might test their winter hardiness. Level: Intermediate. Prerequisites: Intermediate biology/ecology course or signature of instructor. Class limit: 14. Lab fee: $85. *ES*
ES472Physics II: Introduction to Circuits
This course will provide students with a broad introduction to circuits. Students with little or no previous knowledge in electronics will learn the fundamentals of circuits in both the analog and digital realm. The course will cover topics such as current, voltage, power, resistors, capacitors and digital logic circuits, This is a hands-on course focusing more on the "how to" than the "why". By the end of the course students should be able to independently develop, implement, test and document basic circuits. Evaluation will be based on problem sets, participation in lab and class, and a final project or exam. This course makes extensive use of algebra. A college level math, physics, or chemistry class is recommended but not required. Level: Introductory. Prerequisite: High School Algebra. Class limit: 15. Lab fee: $50. *ES* *QR*
ES478Evolutionary Processes in Plants
What is a species? What is the process by which species originate? Does the evolutionary process in plants differ from that of animals? What are the evolutionary consequences of being a plant? The course will address aspects of plant evolution including variation, natural selection, breeding systems, species and speciation, adaptive radiation, co-evolution, and systematics. Classic case studies of plant evolution will be used to examine the nature of the evolutionary process and introduce current hypotheses of plant evolution. The course is directed at students interested in evolutionary biology, plant ecology, and systematics. Evaluations are based on class participation, two oral presentations and term paper. Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Lab fee: $25. Prerequisites: Advanced course in Biology, Signature of the instructor. Class Limit: 8. *ES*
ES5010Biochemistry IThis course's goal is to develop the student's ability to understand the biochemical literature and to relate the structures of biological chemicals to their properties and by surveying the aims and designs of the most important, basic metabolic processes. Emphasis is on features common to all pathways (enzyme catalysis and regulation) and purposes unique to each (energy extraction, generation of biosynthesis precursors, etc.) Most of the course looks at processes that most organisms have in common; some attention is paid to how these processes have been adapted to meet the demands of unique environments. This course should be especially useful to students with interests in medicine, nutrition, physiology, agriculture, or toxicology. The class meets for three hours of lecture/discussion each week. Evaluations are based on a midterm exam and a final paper. Offered every other year.
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HS3026Whitewater/Whitepaper: River Conservation and RecreationLoren Eisely once remarked, "If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." Eisely's observation is an underlying premise of this course - that there is something very special about moving water. This course is taught in a seminar format in which students will read and discuss ecological, historical, sociological, political and legal aspects of river conservation and watershed protection. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the policy issues surrounding dams, river protection, and watershed planning. In conjunction with readings and class discussions, students will use a term-long study of a local stream to learn about the threats facing rivers in the United States and the legal and policy mechanisms for addressing these threats. In addition, the class will take an extended field trip to western Massachusetts to gain first-hand knowledge of the tremendous impact river manipulation can have on a social and ecological landscape. We will spend time looking at historically industrialized and now nationally protected rivers in the region. Through weekly excursions on Maine rivers, students will also develop skills to enable them to paddle a tandem canoe in intermediate whitewater. Evaluation will be based on problem sets, role-playing exercises, contribution to the class, short essays, and paddling skills. Weekly excursions to area rivers entail special scheduling constraints as we will be in the field all day on Fridays.
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HS3036Oceans & Fishes: Readings in Environmental HistoryThis course will explore the rapidly expanding field of marine environmental history and historical studies that focus on fish and fisheries. Recent methodological and conceptual work as well as growing interest in the history of these topics driven by conservation and policy issues has made this an important and innovative field. Using the work of a variety of scholars from different fields the class will explore how historical accounts can be constructed with an emphasis on the types of available sources, the use of evidence, and how each author builds their argument. We will explicitly compare the methods, use of evidence and other aspects of different disciplinary approaches to the topic to highlight the strengths and limitations of each approach. This dimension of the class is particularly interesting because of the dynamic and interdisciplinary nature of scholarship right now that brings a wide range of research into dialogue. Students will learn about the history of oceans and fishes by looking at how historians and other scholars frame their works and make their arguments. Students will be evaluated on their preparation for discussion, mastery of the material, short written assignments, and a final project made up of a presentation and essay. This course is appropriate for students with interest in history, community-based research, marine studies, and environmental policy. Students who are just curious and interested in lots of things are also most welcome.
Level: Intermediate. Class limit: 15 Lab Fee $75.00 Meets the following degree requirements: HS HY
HS3039Communicating ScienceThis course is designed for science students developing their research skills working on research projects for a principal investigator; specifically this course will improve the students' writing ability and introduce them to writing for the scientific community. The course involves not only learning to write an abstract and literature review but also understanding the protocols for writing a scientific paper based on lab or field data. In addition, students will prepare a power point presentation on their research to present at a meeting or conference such as the Maine Biological Science Symposium or the annual INBRE meeting. In addition to working with the instructor, students will work on the content of their writing with the principal investigator. Offered every other year.
Level: Intermediate. Prerequisite: Signature of instructor. Class limit: 12. Lab fee: $20. Meets the following degree requirements: W
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HS4029Water Worlds: Culture and FluidityThis advanced/ intermediate socio-cultural theory course examines human ecological relationships in a variety of watery spaces. In the humanities and social sciences, oceans, seas, rivers, and watersheds have recently emerged as particularly productive units of socio-cultural analysis. In contrast to the boundedness that can pervade area studies, these "water worlds" convey both the fluidity of cultural connections and the richness and detail of deep historical and ethnographic research. Moreover, water worlds help us consider people in their engagements with ecosystems and geographies. This course centers on a variety of watery regions, including the Mediterranean, the Pacific, river life in the Amazon, The Caribbean, the Black Sea, the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean, and human/ microbial relationships under the ocean. Topics addressed will include: the constructing of regions, critical approaches to geography, alternatives to globalization theories, and postcolonial theory. Intended for students who want to hone their chops in social-cultural analysis and/or those interested in the topic itself. All enrolled students MUST be prepared to read and discuss dense, complex material in cultural studies and social theory and should have background in learning to think and write analytically. Students will be evaluated on participation in class discussion and on outside written assignments.
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HS782Tutorial: Advanced Seminar in Human Ecology
The purpose of this tutorial is to review the many uses of the term ?human ecology?. It begins with an historical review of the academic and intellectual origins of human ecology. From these foundations, we proceed through the development of more interdisciplinary approaches to human ecology --- working with primary source materials (e.g., books, articles, position papers, academic program descriptions and related documents). We will further explore the activities of various regional, national and international associations and the aims of leading educational institutions. Assignments and discussions will revolve around several current problems that face human ecology. In particular, we will focus on: various theoretical controversies within and between biological and human ecology; issues and proposed methods of inter-disciplinary problem-solving, planning and application; and the growth of professional opportunities in human ecology worldwide. Evaluations will be based on careful reading and review of assigned materials, participation in discussions, individual papers and a collaborative group project. Level: Advanced; Permission of instructor required; Class limit: 3 Permission of instructor required.
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This intensive field-based course is an interdisciplinary examination of the changing relationship between humans and landscape in a region where people have lived continuously for several thousand years: the eastern Gulf of Maine and the Bay of Fundy. The Gulf of Maine?s vast archipelago of islands is the setting for a wide range of both human and non-human communities. This is one of the richest areas of biological productivity in eastern North America and its fisheries have supported human cultures since pre-Columbian times. Sitting on the intersection between cold northern currents and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the region provides feeding and breeding grounds for a broad range of species from both arctic and tropical regions. For example, the Gulf provides breeding habitat for more than half of all seabirds nesting in eastern North America, and is also a critical feeding area for the endangered Right Whale and many other marine mammals. In this course we will study historical and current relationships among human cultures, fisheries, seabirds, and marine mammals, focusing on the feedbacks that change or preserve human cultures and economies. These case studies will serve as a model for understanding other land/seascapes, including the home regions of participants. The class will be team-taught by faculty from three colleges within the EcoLeague, and supported by several guest speakers. Two students from each EcoLeague institution will be selected to participate. The bulk of the course will be based on three sites: the College of the Atlantic?s two field stations on Great Duck Island and Mt. Desert Rock, and Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy, Canada. Course begins August 18th, ends on September 8th in Bar Harbor, ME. Level: Advanced. Prerequisites: Ecology and/or Natural History, and at least one other course in interdisciplinary environmental studies/human ecology, and permission of EcoLeague faculty panel through written application p
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Level 1 Social Entrepreneur - Gaming principles to solve rural electrification in Africa.
I'm working on a battery charging station social business for rural electrification. A good analogy is that of a water-well. The small utility business (micro-utility) is started by the locals who sell electricity. This serves as the source of electricity (well), which the local community visits with batteries (buckets) for recharging. These battery packs are then taken back home where they can power smaller electrical appliances like lamps, radio, small TV etc.
There's a massive brain drain from the rural areas as young people migrate to the cities where they believe to find a better life. Unfortunately this is not true and millions end in the slums. We have to stop this and I think gaming coupled with social business is the key. If we can make community upliftment projects fun for the locals they will have a higher success rate. Rural electrification fail because there is a lack of ownership and fun. Free electricity does not work. There must be community involvement. Gaming principles might help.
So how can I make this project into a game? I'm hoping you would help me brain storm a bit. Here are some random ideas.
- Get experience points for charging a battery (both for the users and the utility business)
- Achievement for the longest lasting battery
- Once though experience is earned the user can spend points to either get a bigger battery or maybe even his own solar home system.
- Make the utility business money free. Use a trading system as seen in games. Ie. they trade their skills or goods to get electricity. This will help get rid of that notion "I am poor". So put everyone on the same playing field.
- Start organic farm as a source of good to trade. (Goods trading as in WOW)
- Good gathered at the utility can be sold to the cities to stream money back into the community.
- Bring in an auction house so skills can be traded locally?
- Once the rural-utility reach a level they can start another utility. They can maybe share XP as incentive?
Apr 13 2013: Hi James - You are onto a great idea to use gaming to address rural electrification in Africa. And I think there is confusion about what games can do and how they do it. When you say make projects "fun" for the locals it sends a message to some people (like the locals) that people think they are children who can be amused by simple toys. Then people feel that games are being used to fool them or manipulate them.
The real power of games is to bring people together and focus them on achieving common goals by working collaboratively. Jane McGonigal in her book, Reality is Broken, says games have four traits: 1) Goals; 2) Rules; 3) Feedback Systems; and Voluntary Participation. The place to start is to provide feedback systems. Your idea about earning points is a feedback system. Expand on that. Let everybody see the points that people are earning (like a leaderboard) and make sure everybody feels the rules are applied fairly so people actually do the work to earn points and don't cheat. That simple feedback system will encourage more and more participation by more people - assuming they feel the goal is worth their time and they feel the rules are reasonable and applied fairly.
Then people will start to see how they can collaborate so they can all earn more points and use their points to get things they want. Daniel Pink in his book, Drive, says people like work that makes them feel they are part of something bigger than themselves where they can achieve meaningful goals and get better and better at what they do. Use those drivers. It will be "fun" but will also be more serious and substantial. Jane McGonigal calls it "hard fun".
I have applied these principles and more to the way we can structure work and I provide specific case studies of this in my book, Enterprise Games. You can get it as a Kindle book on Amazon. You have a good idea. Keep with it.
Apr 15 2013: Oh wow! Thank you for the comment Michael. It's great to hear an expert opinion. 1) Goals; 2) Rules; 3) Feedback Systems; and 4) Voluntary Participation. It sounds like common sense yet I've never put the game principles into words.
Since my goal is to give the opportunities to women only it should create a sense of belonging you described. They need to be empowered to save the world. Then of course you have smaller goals (quests?), each comprising out of common tasks plus a few virtual ones. I think the first objective for me is to make a list of tasks that need to be performed, so I can play with colouring them in. ;)
I think I'll go get your book. Mind if I pop a question once in awhile?
Apr 15 2013: James - please feel free to ask questions. Games can be a powerful way to organize work and motivate people if you do it right. Anyone who reads my book is a scholar - and if you also like my book you are automatically promoted to rank of genius... :-)
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Apr 8 2013: It's a work in progress.... I'm an avid gamer and the things that motivate me are the possibilities of winning something of worth from my gaming. Sometimes it is just bragging rights. So have a main hub where there can be a tv that everyone contributes to keeping charged and displaying upcoming events to get the whole village involved. Instead of movie night, make it game night. There should be something to earn from not only charging devices and powering their homes but something to keep morale up and create a microcosm of ingenuity amidst the school age children as well. Have some kind of dancing game to entertain them, make some skill games to test their talents, have some level building games to keep them involved over time. Little Big Planet comes to mind as a great game to incorporate innovation and problem solving to people who may not be challenged by even interested in other things.
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Sometimes it is something as simple as a custom t-shirt that makes people enter a contest. The whole idea of gaming just to keep things charged isn't enough. There definitely has to be something to keep the people involved and engaged in the project long term. They can submit votes on who made the best level for the week then have a night of show and tell where the creator does a directors Q and A with everyone then they compete to see who gets to have a prize to brag that they were the best at something they themselves had a hand in creating. Work in progress.... Keep on keeping on.
Apr 9 2013: I like! I like! Simple virtual prizes. Like you say, give bragging rights. Also to link to you idea about gaming nights... how about earning points for charging/maintaining your battery (or other tasks). These then give you an added handicap while playing the game (special moves or something). Or maybe you get to cut the line if you're the VIP with the most points.
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Mar 28 2013: Yeah, I know what you're saying. South Africa is very westernized because it's the economic hub of Africa. With that said, the place I'm going is extremely remote and to some extent the culture is still the same. But must of these villages have sons and daughters that live in the city. Western marketing is extremely effective at destroying cultures. I watch a documentary on little-Tibet and how commercialism destroyed their old way of life. I have no doubt that this has already happened to these towns.
Anyway, I'm going there soon. If you can think of any other interesting things to look out for. Little things maybe.
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Mar 25 2013: Very good question Carolyn. Thanks for that.
Site details: The project is linked to a rural school upliftment initiative around the town of Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Here's the map: http://goo.gl/maps/OghB6 this will give you a feel for the area. It's quite hilly there and huts/houses are widely spread. I think 100m average but I still have to do a full site survey. There are talks of connecting these areas to the national grid but due to the remote location this process could take years and might not be economically feasible. However, it is important to note that an expectation has been set. People might demand the same electricity that the grid could provide even though the batteries will not be able to run large application like stoves and fridges. Marketing will play a pivotal role. I'm thinking of calling the bigger battery packs "TV boxes" and the small ones "Light boxes" so there can be no confusion on their intended use.
Scope: 3 rural schools are reported to be without electricity and one of these will serve as the prototype micro-utility. Each school serves 50-100 households, so the utility should cater for that many at least. Basic lighting for student students and school electricity is the primary goal though for sustainability entertainment devices like satellite TV will be catered for too.
Social: The predominant language in the area is Xhosa and soccer is major sport. I will ask more about woman interests when I go stay there next month. Christianity is the major religion in the area.
Economy: The main income of the area is agriculture but unemployment is high.
I truly want this to be a woman empowerment venture and as you mentioned the make a logical choice anyway, but this is a long discussion for another post. ;)
I could send you my full masters proposal if you want. Note that this is a work in progress. Once I've done the study and written my thesis on the matter I want to gather the funds and make this happeMar 23 2013: http://deciwatt.org/ perhaps these guys have a good idea in your regard or two, I really think your concept of play, if I get you right,, is great as in making activity attractive to people. But anyway decwatt has a great youtube demo that shows what they're doing in african electrification and seems like been there a bit, check them out.
Mar 25 2013: Oh yes! I've seen the gratify light. Very cute! though lighting is critical to social upliftment I've found that it's not the reason people will invest in electricity. it's like a gym membership vs a new iPhone. The gym membership might be better for your health but it will not get you super excited. Lights are needed but they don't get people excited. The fact that they might soon be able to watch TV, now that's getting them excited.Apr 14 2013: Some technical (r)evolution going on (cc. energy sources) that might change the rules of the game...
http://peswiki.com/Directory:Motor-Generator_Self-Looped_with_Usable_Energy_Left_OverApr 10 2013: The need for education and jobs are the most reasons for migrating in urban areas, isn't it?
I think the biggest impact you can ever make to society is:
Think about how you can bring international standard education to rural areas.
According to my oppinion with our innovative entrepreneurs and technologies about solar runned pc you are able change it. And if you did it you will have parents and families who are willing to back you with your idea.
With education, people are able to question things around their environment;western lifestyle, product, etc. whatever.
Still your approach trying to combine social games and innovations is not bad.
Good luck!
Apr 11 2013: I agree! Education is the key to it all. What you teach of course is just as important. My plan is to keep it relevant so in my case - renewable energy and organic growing. Both are in high demand and can bring income to rural villages, so I'll be teaching that. It can also make them independent from the local / national government. People must be empowered to stand on their own two legs.
Apr 14 2013: G'day James, I love your idea organic growing and permaculture. In Australia some Indigenous people are growing lettuce under shadecloth and I believe it is hydroponic as well. It now provides the Capital city of Darwin in the Norhern Territory with most of its lettuce. They also grow (not under shade cloth) fruits that are native to the desert climate around Alice Springs. Australian bush tomato, Kakadu plum, lemon aspen grow very well and are delicious. They now have a company I think it is called Outback Spirit Foods and these sauces, chutneys, and mineral water flavourings sold all over Australia.
More earnings for better education - Yes
Solar and batteries - Yes please
Contraception via micro chip (Bayer) for the ladies. Lasts 5 years and cost has recently been halved to around $8 pp.
My older brother a scientist was trying to come up with something that was solar driven with a windmill......generate moisture/mist/water where the deserts are cold at night and of course hot during the day a kinda condensation thing. I know with my house airconditioner I collect this condensation/water and after about 4 hours I have nearly 1 bucket 8 liters of water.
KarmelApr 10 2013: First I want to ask a question. Why is The Rural electrification failed ? Just because the brain drain ?
I think the probelm of this issue is the people in rural Africa needn't electrification or more electric .The demand of their smaller electrical appliances is a few . The electricity from the the small utility business is enough for them. They cannot afford the massive electrical appliances so they reduce their need .
For the losing people and dropping requirement , I think at the first we should let the people realize the benefit of the electrification . EG ,We can transform their transportation like , eletrical car for the village .It can improve their economy and it's cheaper than the regular cars ,it's environmental ,it can rise up the requirement of the electricity.
And transfer the irrigation regime ,you don't have change thoroughly cause it will take a lot of money . Just change the procedures , making more automated and less manual . Because the automated must be operated by electricity .
At beginning you can show a mode that a complete automation system of operation as a temptation for villagers as a stimulation .They didn't use the electric because it not important for them . You must make them rely on the electricity then they will be willing to strive for the electricity.
Apr 11 2013: Rural electrification fail for many reason but usually it's because they don't get the community involved. They come in and hand out electricity for all and everyone's happy. Until they system installers go home. Then it all falls flat. Go watch the TED talk I link about when NGO's fail. It gives a great practical example of a common mistake by do-gooders. Yiu have to teach a man how to fish and not just give him a fish...
Apr 11 2013: I had seen the speech . And i think the gist is the "save probelm ", how to keep the appliances working persistently .Am i right ?
Apr 12 2013: Correct. Ownership must be taken of the project. The people who want to make a difference needs to educate those they are trying to help, so they can help themselves in the future without relying on handouts. :)Apr 16 2013: I am so sorry ! I had already read the replied email but there was a brain glitch ... I opened the site but I forget to do what ...
So you mean the prior job we should do is to improve their edcute ? It a long term plant and though it's essential , it is not connected with your question .Mar 23 2013: Okay techniques like this were used in rural America before the New Deal and widespread rural electrification. To me the population and agricultural poweress of South Afrca would suggest that is the way to go, and green power could be added to the more conventional generators. Sounds to me like a problem with the banking system. Godspeed and I hope you can make life better.
Mar 23 2013: Yes you are very right. Renewable energy is abundant in SA so the batteries will be charged by green energy. Hopefully this should slow down the rate of burning trees for light.
Financing the project is difficult but ill get the funding needed. I just need to show how this project differs from previous attempts. We will provide the micro-financing needed to the community. :)
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Mar 23 2013: Hi Carolyn
Of course free electricity is desired but it's not sustainable. It's the difference between giving a fish vs teach how to fish. The talk on when NGOs fail illustrated the problem. Transfer of ownership is vital if a long lasting solution is needed.
As for the short handedness, I couldn't type anymore. I'm limited by word count. However, click on my name and you can go to my website. There's plenty more info there. :)
The game theory might be the key to a higher success rate... People want instant gratification which is the core behind the fun of games. If using the batteries and maintaining the system is fun maybe the social business will grow and more can be taught and rural electrification will spread


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