UMass Boston | Continuing Education | Summer 08 Undergraduate Credit Courses

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ART380 Plein Air Painting Description: Nantucket Light 08 will be an intensive, in-depth painting experience that will use the Plein Air painting approach as a jumping-off point to the summer landscape. Initially we will look at the techniques of its inventor, Corot, and his circle. Our investigation will move quickly to contemporary approaches and attitudes. Investigating landscape in broad interpretation will be encouraged; from the macro to the micro, fauna, flora and wildlife could become subjects. Also, use of the camera and working from photographs will be explored. Slide shows, demonstrations, one-on-one meetings, and group critiques, as well as working outside and in the studio, will comprise our activity. Come energized and prepared to get a lot of painting done! During their stay, students will be housed at Gouin Village, a complex close to the shops and restaurants of historic downtown Nantucket. Classes will be held at one of the Nantucket Artists Association studios in town. 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.	W Chiesa	Jul 13-26	Nantucket	-	-	3	TBA	$1280	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
BIOL100 Coastal Ecology N NS Description: This marine biology course serves as an introduction to field research methods and will familiarize students with the flora and fauna of the unique island of Nantucket. Investigations of the natural history and community dynamics of salt marshes, sea grass beds, mudflats and beaches are explored. Field and laboratory exercises on the adaptations and interactions of marine organisms are emphasized. Meets every weekday during two weeks of the summer at the University's field station on Nantucket. Click here to learn more about this course and how to register. Academic Information: Prerequisite: By permission only. Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences. Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences. Diversity Area: None.	G Beck	Jun 22-Jul 5	Nantucket	-	-	3	TBA	$1195	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
BIOL306 Marine and Coastal Ecological Research Description: Supervised research on the adaptations and interactions of organisms of the beaches, salt marshes, sand dunes, and embayments of Nantucket. Meets every weekday during two weeks of the summer at the University’s Field Station on Nantucket. In addition to learning the ecology of Nantucket’s fascinating marine and coastal habitats, this course will give students experience in field research, experimental design, data analysis, and research presentation. Click here to learn more about this course and how to register. Academic Information: Prerequisite: BIOL 290, 210, or 252. By permission only. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	E Boyle	Aug 17-30	Nantucket	-	-	3	TBA	$1245	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, 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.
INSDSG602 The Adult as Learner Description: Students are introduced to the body of knowledge concerning adults as learners. This course focuses on the principles of adult education, learning styles, variables that affect adult learning, motivation techniques, appropriate training methodologies, reinforcement of learning, skill transfer, and measurement procedures for identifying learner characteristics. 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.	Staff	Aug 3-9	Nantucket	-	-	3	TBA	$1595	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
INSDSG604 Communication Theory for Organizations Description: This course focuses on the study of communication as applied to instructional technology, and on theories of media communication. It covers audience variables, systems of media analysis, message structure, environmental factors, and the integration of these elements into an efficient communication model. Click here to learn more about this course and how to register. Academic Information: Prerequisite: INSDSG 601 and 602 and Graduate degree student. By permission only. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	Staff	Aug 10-16	Nantucket	-	-	3	TBA	$1595	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.

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