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In recognition of student accomplishments, the bITS Program is planning an end of the year celebration on Temple’s Main Campus. The event will showcase the weblogs created through participation in the bITS program and GUS 150, Urban Environment.The event is open to students, faculty, friends and family. Please come and view participant work and meet ITSRG and HCC staff members with whom students

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You may wish to adjust the time and date of a specific blog entry to affect the order in which your posts appear. This can be done by editing your post. When you have entered the edit screen, you may notice a tab at the bottom of the left side of the window where content can be entered.Click on "Post and Comment Options."You will notice a series of buttons that permit changing the time and date

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Follow these instructions to create JPG images that highlight areas you have visited during field exercises or independent research. Two examples are shown below.1. Enter the website maps.google.com or open the Google Earth program that resides on your computer.2. Enter the name or zipcode of the location that relates to the area you wish to map.3. Zoom in to create a screen image that caputures

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Here are links associated with a lecture given in class related to gentrification. Please review the materials in preparation for our Broad Street field exercise aimed at examining gentrification in and around Temple University.Elvin Wyly and Daniel HammelPeter Marcuse – Commentary on work of Wyly and HammelBenjamin Grant - Flag Wars web resource, PBS“Gentrification is a general term for the

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Instructions on How to Write Field ReportsWrite a 500-750 word description of field observations related to the site you have chosen to analyze for the remainder of the semester. The site could be Temple and its surrounds or one you select. Use the guide to field notes and associated field observations worksheet to provide additional information beyond your own notes when writing your report. The

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This post provides a review of the first field exercise instructions using information provided by Group 1. A map has been created that shows the area that team members visited near Temple University in North Philadelphia. You will find a description of the places they visited and the inquiry questions asked based on field observations.Group 1 Jessica, Brian, Theresa, Chantal, Danee, Yennaira,

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Course Blogs will be assessed beginning March 14, 2006. Please complete the assessment worksheet distributed in class and bring to class on the 14th. Blogs must include:1. Assignments 1-52. 4-5 Key Concepts identified and defined for each assignment3. Community Maps integrated into blogThe concept list will be graded as your midterm exam. Each concept identified and appropriately defined is worth

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Class blogs will be assessed March 14, 2006. Please consult the following blog design resources found on the world wide web for tips on effective design. You will find information about design considerations, including: (a) blog color schemes, (b) the use of images, (c) typography, and (d) overall design. Colorhttp://www.webwhirlers.com/colors/colorinfo.asp - general color informationhttp://

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Select a community, neighborhood, or unique setting in Philadelphia or the surrounding area. Describe what makes this location unique, coherent, and of interest for examining urban environments. During class we will focus particularly on the local context surrounding Temple University's Main Campus, you may choose this area as the focus of this assignment. The location you select to describe will

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Identify and discuss an ethical dilemma that pertains to environmental quality. Discuss the values associated with each position, and explain why this dilemma does not allow for easy solutions towards the goal of enhancing environmental quality. Discuss how your own perspective on environmental problems is related to an environmental ethical position.Please link your essay describing your

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You have been asked to create a sketch map of your community. Please convert your map to an electronic document and upload your community map into a new entry in your blog. Profide a detailed description of your map, including discussion of landmarks, scale, purpose, locales of interest, and at least one example of a juxtaposition within your neighborhood. Please link your essay describing your

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Please identify and describe a unique juxtaposition of elements in an urban landscape context that you have observed. Be sure to indicate where the juxtaposition is located. Also, discuss why the example is unique and noteworthy. What would you have expected to observe in this setting; how is the observation you have shared different or similar to your observation?Please link your essay related

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A recent an accident in New York City between a tourist horse and carriage and automobile has caused many to question the safety of continuing to permit horse and carriage operations in the city. Students in GUS 150 were asked to work in groups on determining a position about this debate. Please link your essay related to the horse and carriage incident from the blog you have developed for GUS

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