The Environment and Energy Technology Track, sponsored by the PBCC Environmental Science Technology program, is proud to be involved for its third year with the PBCC Math Science Institute. The Environment and Engergy Technology track targets students who are computer savvy and want to learn the diverse applications for Geospatial Technology and its many applications for saving the planet. Not sure what Geospatial Technology is? Have you ever used a GPS device and wondered how it finds your location? If you have ever seen satellite pictures of rainforests that have been cutdown, then you have experienced Remote Sensing data. If you have ever visited Google Earth or downloaded directions, you have used a form of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. It is a powerful application that links together any type of data that can be referenced to a specific location on the globe. For example, innovative GIS/GPS/Remote Sensing applications include selecting the best renewable energy locations (solar and wind), monitoring wildlife impacts, and assisting a city in making development plans that allow for the placement of green spaces that will keep native wildlife populations thriving.
In this track, students have many learning experiences both in and out of the classroom, bringing topics from the Survey in Environmental Mapping/GIS/Remote Sensing course to life. In addition, students will gather field data and learn how to apply mapping techniques to it, motivating them to pursue innovative technology based careers. This is an exciting program enriched with speakers and field experiences, and an opportunity of a lifetime that you don't want to miss, especially in today's ever changing world where using technology to assist our planet in going green is likely our best option.
Courses:
EVR2266 Survey of Environmental Mapping/GIS/Remote Sensing Honors
Provides students with a survey in fundamental mapping skills, geographic information systems, and remote sensing technologies.
Expected Study Time: Lecture meets 2.75 hrs/day twice a week. Students can expect to spend 6 hrs studying/preparing for lecture and a minimum of 5 hrs studying/preparing for computer assignments. There will be a minimum of 6 field trips to investigate how GIS/Geospatial technology is applied to various industries (i.e., environmental, utilities, emergency management).
MAC1114 Trigonometry
Topics include trigonometric functions of angles and real numbers, trigonometric identities and equations, solutions of right and oblique triangles with applications, complex numbers, and analytic geometry (the conic sections). A grade of C or higher is required for this course to be used as a General Education course. Course is designated as a Gordon Rule course.
Career Opportunities
Instructor:
Eric James Householder, senior scientist and geographer with the SFWMD.
Link to: Environmental Science website
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