SRS 316 - Rural Systems Project

Credits: 2

This course provides the opportunity for direct involvement in an ongoing project in a rural community. It is designed to be taken every term and can be repeated as many times as desired (three terms are required). The first term will allow engagement in various planning and information gathering aspects of a rural project. Term 2 will provide opportunity to learn and use various data analysis methodologies, and term 3 will cover involve the student in final stages of a project. Student will be guided by the project instructor and Senior level student instructors. Such projects might include brownfield remediation, economic planning, land use planning, and ecological restoration. The first term will teach skills in planning and information gathering (data collection) aspects of a project. Student will interact and brainstorm with student leaders and community stakeholders in ongoing projects.

Prerequisites: SRS 215.