Networks explain the ways in which different components of a system connect. These connections can be between people, places, computers, even internet sites. In order to understand how these networks operate, the connections are mapped using a number of tools, and can be presented in a number of different ways. In this lab, we analyzed […]
Lab 2: GIS
In this lab we used ArcGIS, a mapping application intended for spatial analysis and mapping. ArcGIS has an advanced toolbar of options for creating maps and spatial analysis. We drew publicly available data on certain topics such as country income, life expectancy, etc. We layered this data into ArcMap to see spatially what kind of […]
Lab 8: Surveys
Background: A survey is a way in which to perform extensive research; generalizing data by region or other populations. This narrows down data to perform intensive research in order to further understand the significance of correlations in the data. Effective surveys require a careful balance of effective questions, survey ethics, interpersonal communication skills, and data […]
Lab 6: Qualitative Research
At this link, you will find the writeup to the ENVS 220 lab #6, which challenged students to compare global vs. local and positive vs. negative for popular environmental literature. Summary In this lab, each lab team chose a different work within the popular environmental literature genre. Ultimately, our goal was to quantitatively observe how these […]
Lab 5: ArcGIS Environmental Justice
Background Air pollution is an increasingly prominent issue because of its implications on human health, among others. According to the State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) study of Portland’s air pollution and toxics concentrations, Portland’s air quality has increased in the past three decades, but certain pollutants are notably higher than both ambient […]