Eastern Illinois University announces a special program for teachers . . . . .

The Lewis and Clark Trail:
 a Bicentennial View of the Expedition Route
June 28 – July 17, 2004

A comprehensive social science and earth science field excursion.

Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery expedition was one of humanities true adventures into the unknown.  Little was known about the lands and peoples west of the Mississippi River; nothing was known about a northwest route to the Pacific Ocean.  The Corps of Discovery produced the first map of the area and compiled significant information about the resources, flora and fauna, describing approximately 350 species unknown to scientists at the time.  We will closely follow the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, traversing the entire course of the Missouri River to it's headwater spring, then over the mountains to the Pacific Ocean.  Along the way we shall visit significant sites occupied by the Corps during the 1804-1806 expedition.  Physical landscapes include: the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Bitterroot Mountains, Cascade Range, Snake and Columbia River Gorges and the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Columbia.  Historic interpretive centers provide a wealth of information about the journey of the Corps of Discovery and the changes in the landscape and people over the past 200 years.

Program Objectives

The program is designed to allow participants, with a social science or an earth science background, an opportunity to explore and come to an understanding of the physical and cultural landscapes of the upper Midwest and Northwest US.   We will use the Corps of Discovery expedition as a vehicle to discuss the natural and social history of the region.  Teachers with an earth science background will study the historical geology, structure and landforming processes that produced the distinct physiographic regions we will visit.  Individuals with a social science background will study, chronologically, the events of the Lewis and Clark expedition, learning about the lands and people they visited, as well as the changes to the landscape and its inhabitants over the past two centuries.  Through field lectures and site visits, we will present the information necessary for teachers to acquire information about this unique historic adventure and the physical landscape.  Techniques of field data collection will be practiced in the hopes than many of these techniques may be presented to students in our mid-western classrooms.   This program will provide an opportunity for teachers to take photographs, and obtain reference materials, on-site, at some of the most important historic, geographic and geologic locations in our country.

The Instructor

Dr. Vincent Gutowski will be the instructor for the course.  He has taught at EIU for 21 years.  He has led 13 field courses to various parts of the country, from Maine, to the Gulf Coast, to California, including five trips designed for K-12 teachers.  His graduate studies were completed in California and Pennsylvania, obtaining a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Pittsburgh.

Course Requirements

Participants may enroll in one of the following courses for a range of 4-6 sh.  
GEG 5590     Special Topics in Social Sciences (4-6 sh)
ESC 5590      Special Topics in Earth Sciences (4-6 sh)
To successfully complete the course, students are required to:
  1. Participate in all scheduled presentations, field lectures and field activities.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge through discussion, examination, and production of a field journal.  (4sh)

After returning home, but prior to the end of EIU Summer 2004 sessions, a participant may obtain additional credit for the summer field course by one of two means.  
  1. Production of a detailed, finished journal, complete with captioned photographs, illustrations and maps.  (1-2sh)  
  2. Production of a series of classroom exercises designed to allow their students to learn about topics covered during the course.  (1-2sh)

Note:  Participants in need of additional credits may enroll in an independent study course in Fall 2004.  The requirement would be a research paper or alternative project related to the Summer 2004 course; the exact nature of the project would be decided after consultation with the instructor.  A university guideline is that a student puts forth, in independent research/studies, an amount of effort equivalent to what is expected in a 1, 2, or 3 credit lecture class.  The classes available are:
GEG 5990 Independent Study in Social Science (1-3 sh)
ESC 5990 Independent Study in Earth Science (1-3 sh)
Costs

$1,699 for 4 credits, $1,799 for 5 credits, $1,899 for 6 credits: includes tuition, transportation, lodging, entrance fees, and some basic course materials. Travel will be in university vans, lodging will be in motels with arrangements for two people to a room.  Two in a room will be more pleasant and efficient overall.  Meals will be the responsibility of the individuals.  Several coolers will be made available for group use for lunches at field sites (and/or breakfast if desired).  If an applicant has not taken graduate credit at EIU, they will be required to pay a $30 application fee to the Graduate School.  

Enrollment

Enrollment will be limited to 20 participants.  Application forms may be photocopied, downloaded from the Department of Geology/Geography home page, or obtained from the Department Office.  Officially enrolled participants will be determined by receiving an application form and $100 deposit by February 10, 2004. Applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a class is filled, a waiting list will be maintained. If openings develop, those on the list will be contacted.    Please apply early, because past courses have filled rapidly, and early applications will facilitate planning activities for you and us. The balance of all charges is due by April 7, 2004.  Withdrawals after April 28, 2004 will forfeit the $100 deposit; withdrawals after May 12, 2004 will forfeit 50% of all fees; and withdrawals after June 2, 2004 will forfeit all fees.  The $100 deposit will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted, or officially withdraws prior to April 28, 2004.

Mail the completed application form, with a $100 check (payable to Eastern Illinois University), by 2/10/04, to:
Susan Kile
Department of Geology/Geography
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL  61920-3099

Family Member or Friend

An adult family member or friend may accompany you if they enroll in one hour of ESC 4998-150, Study in Earth Sciences. This course may be taken on either a credit or no-credit basis. Persons enrolling in ESC 4998 must pay a course fee of $1350 to cover the costs. A $100 deposit is required of anyone enrolling in ESC 4998. This includes the $30.00 application fee required by Eastern's Graduate School.

MS in Natural Sciences

Eastern Illinois University Science Departments; Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Geography, and Physics have collectively developed a new degree; Master of Science in Natural Sciences (MSNS) program for teachers. The program provides two options; with Thesis (for a total of 30 sem. hours) or non-Thesis (for a total of 32 sem. hours). This includes a 9 sem. hr. Scientific Core that all participants must complete, a minimum of 12 sem. hrs. plus 6 sem. hrs. of Thesis/Research (for Thesis option), or 15 sem. hrs. (non-Thesis option) in the following concentrations: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, Physical Science, and Physics. The remaining hours (3 for the Thesis option or 8 for the non-Thesis option) are considered electives. The ESC 4900 & 4950 hours can be applied toward electives (3-8 sem. hrs.) in all concentrations or toward the minimum requirements (12-15 sem. hrs.) in Earth Science, General Science, & Physical Science concentrations.

Contacts

Instructor:                   Vincent Gutowski, (217) 581-3825, vpgutowski@eiu.edu
Dept. Secretary:          Susan Kile, (217) 581-2626, skkile@eiu.edu, fax (217) 581-6613
Acting Dept. Chair:    John Stimac, (217) 581-2626, jpstimac@eiu.edu


The Application may be downloaded, filled out on computer, and then mailed in with the deposit.  To download and view the application you need Adobe's free Acrobat. 

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last modified 11/05/03