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Environmental Sociology: An Analysis Of Trends, Gregory M. Fulkerson

Masters Theses

This thesis describes the current status of environmental sociology, and presents an invitation to the reader to engage in the topic of the environment. It begins with a review of the literature, focusing on the origins of sociology and the theory of ecology, and presents the framework for the content analysis. The content analysis investigates the content and number of environmental sociology articles in mainstream sociological journals. In addition to the articles themselves, it analyzes the schools and authors of these articles. This analysis is supplemented with an analysis of environmental journals, enumerating the total number of environmental journals in …

Photodegradation Of Pcbs In Natural Waters, Adriana R. Nicolaescu

Masters Theses

PCBs are widely distributed in the environment and they are biologically refractory and toxic compounds. There is great interest in understanding their fate in the environment, and also for finding safe and effective degradation methods.

This study is concerned with the photodegradation of four PCB congeners: PCB 5, PCB 18, PCB 77, PCB 128 in natural waters. Natural waters contain humic substances which can greatly influence the environmental fate of the PCBs. The different degradation of the four congeners was studied in standardized systems and in humic acid or nitrate solutions, under environmental conditions. DMDE and Methoxyclor (whose environmental half-lifetimes …

2000 University Employee Service Recognition Program, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees
• Forty Years of Service
• Thirty-Five Years of Service
• Thirty Years of Service
• Twenty Years of Service
• Fifteen Years of Service
• Ten Years of Service

Fact Book 2000-2001, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Fact Books

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Faculty Senate Yearbook, 2000-01, Wmu Faculty Senate

WMU Faculty Senate Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Calibration, Installation Techniques, And Initial Measurements For Vertical Resistivity Probes Used In Hydrogeologic Investigations, Jeffrey Mark Groncki

Masters Theses

Vertical Resistivity Probes (VRPs) are being increasingly used in a variety of applications where detailed vertical resistivity information in both the vadose and saturated zones is needed. All the different possible array types and spacings must be calibrated for the effect of the 2" (outer diameter) insulating PVC cylinder on which the electrodes are mounted. Apparent resistivities must be corrected by calibration factors. Varying the installation parameters greatly influences the measured apparent resistivity because of the disturbed annulus and the composition of the backfill materials. Bentonite slurry is necessary for the installations to keep the electrodes in good contact with …

Western News, Oct. 28, 1999, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Clinton signs bill that will bring $1 million to campus river researchers, Sky Broncos make it seven in a row at regional NIFA competition, Stryker's Brown is next Haworth speaker, Self-study under way for North Central re-accreditation effort, Year-end countdown spells trouble for those who are Y2K complacent, Ameritech grant will support 'TEAM' effort aimed at boosting number of minority teachers in schools, VanValey honored by national sociology group.

Western News, Sept. 30, 1999, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Kent County work to focus on aid for grandparent-headed families, Area health care professionals can collaborate on research with faculty; grad students in new OT effort, Student patrols to help keep post-game peace in Kalamazoo neighborhoods, Jamie Jeremy elected to term as head of nationwide alumni executives organization, Ferreira to warm up audience for Leslie Nielsen's 'Clarence Darrow' Friday night, New Southwest Regional Center director takes reins on post in familiar territory, Retirement reception will fete Robert Kotecki.

Western News, June 17, 1999, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Appointments of new aviation dean; director of race relations institute will go to board, New Arboretum agreement will mean more greenspace and less density for development, Visiting Azerbaijani student to take pollution clean-up methods home, Hard work by many tipped the funding scales in our favor, Brinkley pens book on censorship; teaching, Campus Y2K efforts focus on entire University community's work.

The Faculty Recognition Dinner 1999, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

The Faculty Recognition Dinner Program

May 27, 1999

Honored Guests:

• Mary Ann Bush
• Anna Campbell
• Lewis Carlson
• Dennis Darling
• Thomas Deckard
• David Diget
• Susan Hannah
• Robert Humiston
• Edgar Inselberg
• Edward Jayne
• J. Michael Keenan
• Robert Luscombe
• David Lyon
• Marcia Mascolini
• Ruth Ann Meyer
• Philip Micklin
• Ellen Page-Robin
• Ronald Sackett
• Uldis Smidchens
• Charles Spaniolo
• Hans Stolle
• Curtis Swanson
• Shirley Van Hoeven
• Lewis Walker
• Leard Wylie

Western News, May 20, 1999, Western Michigan Univeristy

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University stops accepting fall 1999 freshman applications; closes class, Senate subcommittee supports funding boost for WMU; conference committee is next step, Year-to-date gifts to WMU Foundation top $9 million, Senate approves research policies, hears presentation on classroom civility, Green campus audit will review University's environmental efforts.

1999 University Employee Service Recognition Program, Western Michigan University

25 Year Club

25 Year Club

• New Inductees
• Members
• Retirees
• Thirty-Five Years of Service
• Thirty Years of Service
• Twenty Years of Service
• Fifteen Years of Service
• Ten Years of Service

Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1999-2001, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• Mission of The University
• Accreditation
• Admissions Policies and Procedures
• Tuition and Fees
• Financial Assistance and Scholarships
• Degrees, Certificates, and Undergraduate Curricula and Majors
• Graduation Requirements and Academic Advising
• Academic Policies and Procedures
• Registration, Records, and Regulations
• Lee Honors College
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Haworth College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• College of Fine Arts
• College of General Studies
• College of Health and Human Services
• The Graduate College
• Division of Continuing Education
• Office of International Affairs
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• University and Student Services
• Annual Security Report
• Glossary of Terms
• University Officers
• The Faculty …

Fact Book 1999-2000, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Fact Books

No abstract provided.

Western News, July 30, 1998, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grants top $31 million in record finish to 1997-98 fiscal year, Trustees' decision means University will continue its seventh-place state ranking in tuition and fee costs, Floyd takes helm on Aug. 1, Five Kalamazoo churches mount scholarship effort for local students, Astronaut Jemison will give keynote address in series aimed at improving science and math achievement, Board approves Rapley and Saunders appointments; four retirements, Biosafety policy updated to meet new federal guidelines, International and area studies center named for Haenicke.

A Generic Multi-Electrode Automated/Semi-Automated Field Resistivity System, Douglas D. Werkema

Masters Theses

Geophysical field exploration using electrical resistivity typically employs the use of four electrodes which are progressively relocated to positions that differ from a few meters to hundreds of meters. Consequently, field operations are tiresome and often lead to imprecise locations of electrodes and poor data quality. This project develops an automated field resistivity system.

This automation of resistivity measurements is accomplished by using multiple sets of field electrodes, a programmable switch box, remotely controlling the acquisition instrument and digitally storing the results. Controlling the process is the Acquisition Control^©software, for Windows 95^© .The prototype switch box has …

Western News, Feb. 19, 1998, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Governor recommends 1.5 percent increase for state universities, Search committee to begin interview phase in March, Awards go to Febles and Joslin for teaching excellence, Concorde will deliver first British Airways cadets to Battle Creek for pilot training, Light opens discussions on the nature of faculty's work, Installation set for Phi Beta Kappa, Richardson to read from award-winning book, Welfare is topic of talk for Young Scholars Program, Latin American historian to speak on migrant workers.

Fact Book 1998-1999, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Fact Books

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Faculty Senate Yearbook, 1998-99, Wmu Faculty Senate

WMU Faculty Senate Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Western News, Sept. 18, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Aviation dedication, board meeting set for Battle Creek, Kellogg CEO begins lecture series Oct. 2, Haenicke to remain 'vigorously' involved in next year, Application of student fee gives technology a new boost across campus, Officials hope efforts add up to more success for minorities in science and math classes, WMU teams up to increase Special Olympics participation, Kurzmann selected for study visit to Germany.

Systematics Of Stable Isotopes And Radionuclides In Precipitation At Kalamazoo, Michigan, Usa, Madhav V. Machavaram

Dissertations

Precipitation samples were collected at Kalamazoo from June 1992 to March 1995. The samples were analyzed for their 8D and 8lgO values. The 5D - 5I80 relationship is comparable to that of Meteoric Water Line (MWL). The monthly mean isotopic values in precipitation exhibited strong seasonality, being higher in summer and lower in winter months. This behavior is apparently a direct consequence of the temperature effect on isotope fractionation.

The summer precipitation at Kalamazoo is derived predominantly from the water vapor originated in the Gulf of Mexico. A box model calculation showed that a Rayleigh type distillation with Gulf moisture …

Western News, July 17, 1997, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University gets 4 percent increase from state; remains in 7th place in per student funding, Substance abuse programming earns national accreditation, New program to meet needs of area nonprofit leadership, Tuition and fees measures on agenda for board meeting.

Fact Book 1997-1998, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Fact Books

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• Institutional Comparison
• Student Information
• Faculty Information
• Budgets and Resources

Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1997-1999, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• Glossary of Terms
• 1989-91 Calendars
• About Western Michigan University
• Accreditation
• For More Information, Contact . . .
• Physical Facilities and Campus Map
• Admissions Policies and Procedures
• Student Fees
• Financial Assistance and Scholarships
• Academic Policies and Procedures
• Registration, Records, and Regulations
• Services for Students
• University Services
• Annual Security Report
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Degrees and Curricula
• Military Science
• The University Curriculum
• The Honors College
• International Education and Programs
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Haworth College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• College of Fine Arts
• College of General Studies
• College of Health and Human Services
• The …

The Place Of Ethics Centers In Higher Education, Douglas Ferraro

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, September 28, 1995.

The Ethics Center: Tenth Anniversary, Wmu Center For The Study Of Ethics In Society

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, September 28, 1995.

Applications Of Artificial Neural Networks In Interactive Simulation, Payman Jula

Masters Theses

Although there have been many improvements in simulation technology over the past few years, it still suffers from many limitations. Simulation methods are usually time consuming and hence not suitable for the interactive decision making processes.

In this project, applications of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to simulate manufacturing systems have been studied. The backpropagation Multiple Layer Perceptrons (MLPs) have been applied to simulate manufacturing systems. Some guidelines for developing appropriate ANNs have been presented. The results of ANN approach have been compared to those of conventional simulation methods.

The Westerner Vol. 16 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Universities are unique centuries-old form of education • University News in Brief • Rawlinson Center's first advisory board comprised of world renowned scholars • Faculty member donates salary to economics department • Mid-American Conference celebrating fiftieth year • Sky Broncos take second place in national flying contest • College of Arts and Sciences reflects higher learning at its best • What they're saying about getting an Arts and Sciences education • Lights bum brightly in College of Arts and Sciences research facilities • Grand Rapids celebrates Haenicke 's anniversary • Classnotes • Alumni in the workplace • I always …

Fact Book 1996-1997, Western Michigan University

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The Global Environmental Crisis: Implications For Social Welfare And Social Work. Marie D. Hoff And John G. Mcnutt.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Marie D. Hoff and John G. McNutt, The Global Environmental Crisis: Implications for Social Welfare and Social Work. Brookfield, VT: Avebury, 1994. $59.95 hardcover.