Fall
2000: Required course for
Environmental
Studies majors. Meets the lab science
requirement for non-majors.
No prerequisites.
Catalogue
Description: IDS 212 The Illinois River Valley
and
Its People (4)
An overview of the Illinois River Valley and adjacent regions beginning
with a brief study of its geologic determinants and native environment,
and proceeding to the study of the habitation of the Valley by diverse
peoples from prehistoric to contemporary times. The way different
disciplines
examine the region's physical and social environment is observed. Field
trips, readings, guest lectures, and discussion.
Class Photos - Illinois river Lab
Student Webpages fall 2000
Geology Field Trip; West Central Illinois
Trip Itinerary, map, discussion of geological features in West Central
Illinois, Teacher resources for Geology and student guide to the field
trip.
Illinois
River Management Plan
Overview of the Illinois River -
(History,
resources, current problems and plans to improve the river)
Restoring
River Otters to Illinois.
Slides of the
Illinois
Department of Natural Resources River Otter Restoration Project.
Background and information on river otters and Student study guide for
slide show and background.