The Cullowhee Creek Environmental Field Station
(CCEFS) is an on-campus site developed support to facilitate an
investigative and interdisciplinary approach to learning in introductory
through advanced level classes in the geology and physics programs.
The project goals are to (1) enhance student involvement in investigative
experiences at all academic levels; (2) increase student involvement
in quantitative data collection and analysis using industry standard
tools and equipment; (3) enhance student awareness of the interdisciplinary
nature of learning through integrated projects, courses, and collaboration;
(4) emphasize connections between theory and application, linking
to the existing knowledge base of students and using the local
environment and their relationship to it as a point of reference;
and (5) develop a well studied, on-campus site from which to evaluate
regional environmental problems.
This project was developed with the support of National Science
Foundation (NSF) Award # 9950260 and Western Carolina University.
Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed
in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
For assistance or inquiries contact Ginny
Peterson or Mark
Lord
