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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The micro-credential in Environmental Research &amp; Data Analysis prepares students with advanced technical skills in research methods and data analysis in the environmental sciences broadly. Courses emphasize advanced statistical analysis, field methodology, and computer modeling for use in natural resource management, field research, and geospatial data management.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Completed your requirements and ready to collect your badge?<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/A5kAZGG1j4Zyf3Z5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply to receive your micro-credential badge here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Required Courses<\/h3>\n<p><em>(3-4 courses recommended)<\/em><br \/>\nPre-req: MTH 243: Introduction to Statistics (pre-requisite for other classes) &#8211; 4 credits<br \/>\nES 330: Environmental Field Methods &#8211; 4 credits<br \/>\nES 386: Environmental Data Analysis &#8211; 5 credits<br \/>\nES 349: Maps, Cartography, and Geospatial Technology &#8211; 5 credits<br \/>\nor<br \/>\nES 475: Environmental Modeling &#8211; 4 credits<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>Students will be required to earn a minimum of a C- in all courses taken in advancement of the micro-credential.<\/p>\n<h3>Learning Outcomes\/Competencies<\/h3>\n<p>Design and implement environmental research methods to address environmental research questions in the natural sciences, earth sciences, and social sciences.<br \/>\nDisplay, interpret and analyze environmental data using statistical analysis software.<br \/>\nDisplay, interpret and analyze geospatial data using ESRI and open source products.<br \/>\nDevelop proficiency in data modeling through the use of STELLA programming systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-42b0blx-11f3497f1b281fb7c188bcd062842752\">\n.flex_column.av-42b0blx-11f3497f1b281fb7c188bcd062842752{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-42b0blx-11f3497f1b281fb7c188bcd062842752 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div 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