Jim Kernan has been a member of the Geneseo faculty since 2005.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D: West Virginia University
M.S.: Shippensburg University
B.S.: Mansfield University
Affiliations
Association of American Geographers (AAG)
Association for Fire Ecology (AFE)
Geographic Information Systems Specialty Interest Group (GIS/SIG)
Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR)
Interests
- Biogeography
- GIS
- wildfire
- forest ecosystem
- biodiversity
Classes
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GEOG 329: Biogeography
Biogeography is the study of the distribution of plants and animals in space and through time. Students will investigate biogeographic concepts, theory and methods through lecture, reading and hands-on exercises. The course will address the origins of the biogeographic subdiscipline, fundamental biogeographic principles, critical research over the past few decades, and current environmental topics.
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SUST 366: Sustainability & Environment
This course focuses on sustainable resource use and environmental stewardship in Western New York. Students will explore the themes of indigenous people and land U.S. history, ecosystems, water resources, food and agriculture, water resources, waste management, and renewable energy. Students will participate in a variety of learning activities including field site visits, seminar discussions, and individual research.