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  • Measurement and meaning of archaeological diversity

    Creator:
    Betz, Virginia Marie
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    Archaeologists use diversity as one way of characterizing their assemblages. Diversity refers to both the number of artifact classes present (richness) and the proportional representation of classes (evenness). Numerical diversity indices measure one or both components. Archaeologists use assemblage diversity to infer behavior of prehistoric cultures. Archaeological inferences about behavior...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Courtland L. Smith Archaeologists use diversity as one way of characterizing their assemblages. Diversity

  • Investing upstream : a social-ecological systems perspective on water utility investments in ecosystem services

    Creator:
    Bennett, Drew E.
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    The concept of ecosystem services broadens perspectives on nature to include not only intrinsic value but also the utilitarian value it provides to society. Viewing nature through this lens informs our understanding of how particular ecological processes benefit different actors. In this research, I examine how water utilities in the...
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    Dissertation
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    . Bennett for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Geography presented on November 26, 2014. Title

  • A comparison and contrast of pcARC/INFO vs. AutoCAD

    Creator:
    Smith, Pamela Ann
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    This paper explores the confusion that exists between general definitions of what constitutes a GIS or CAD system. Then a comparison and contrast is made of microcomputer versions of GIS and CAD programs using as examples two of the most popular, pcARC/INFO and Aut0CAD. The differences and similarities are discussed...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    ANN SMITH A RESEARCH PAPER submitted to THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY in partial fulfillment of the

  • Residential solar energy use: barriers and incentives in a historical perspective

    Creator:
    Lesieutre, Aimee L.
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    Energy crises have triggered increases in solar energy use at various times in the past 2500 years. A surge of interest in solar energy was experienced in the United States in the late 1970's. This interest has since declined. Still, concerns about dependency on imported fuels, the environmental effects of...
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    Capstone Project
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    (1983), Mitchell and Bennett (1986), Warkov (1983), Warkov and Monnier (1985), and Wayne et al (1986

  • Rural Philomath Oregon 1850-1930 : geography and economy in oral history

    Creator:
    Russell, John A.
    Abstract:
    Ranching and lumbering were two of the primary economic practices in a small rural study area south of Philomath Oregon (in Benton County), from first Euro-American settlement through 1930. Ranching was common but lumbering was restricted by geographical and market transportation problems until after 1900. Catalysts for change came in...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Consequently, Mr. Hawkins knew and also introduced me to Van Smith, whose memories of his pioneer

  • An evaluation of the archaeological potential of Riverfront Park in Corvallis, Oregon

    Creator:
    Littlefield, Steven W.
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    The archaeological resources contained in Corvallis Riverfront Commemorative Park (RCP) have a great potential to add to the historical record of the warehouse district of the original town of Marysville (Corvallis). The City of Corvallis' proposed Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) project and proposed changes to Riverfront Commemorative Park threaten to...
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    Masters Thesis
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    especially Lydia Kachadoorian, Sally Bird, and Catherine Dickson. Their friendship and support during my

  • Protected-area effectiveness near dynamic colonization zones : Forest clearance in and around Amboró National Park, Bolivia

    Creator:
    Bucklin, David N.
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    Protected natural areas are important reserves for biodiversity, and in the tropics, often play a role in deterring deforestation. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of a protected-area with a two-tiered management regime in Bolivia, Amboró National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (IMNA), in deterring clearance of forest. Four satellite...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project

  • Basin level ecological regions of the upper Grande Ronde River

    Creator:
    Thiele, Sandra Anne
    Abstract:
    Ecological regionalization is a form of spatial classification, where boundaries are drawn around areas relatively homogeneous in landscape characteristics. In the delineation of ecological regions, or ecoregions, the process includes the analysis of ecosystem structure and function. Ecoregions have been developed at national and state scales for research and resource...
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    Capstone Project
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    as the watershed of Catherine Creek to the southeast. The upper elevations of both watersheds are

  • Zooarchaeologjcal and Taphonomic Investigations of Site 35JA42, Upper Applegate River, Southwestern Oregon

    Creator:
    Schmitt, Dave N.
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    Site 35JA42 represents the first protohistoric village complex excavated in Southwest Oregon. Analyses of animal bones recovered from the site offer the first significant insights into human subsistence behaviors in this region. Although the faunal assemblage is extremely fragmented, detailed zooarchaeological analysis indicates that deer were the primary meat resource...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Francine Havercroft, Lucie Tisdale, Peter Kiigemagi, Ann Bennett, Lou Ann Nicholls, and Philip Green for

  • Geographic Information Systems and rural land use analysis : an evaluation of alternative data sources

    Creator:
    Mickaelson, Nels E.
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    A Geographic Information System (GIS) can be a powerful tool for solving land use planning problems. The synthesis, analysis, and depiction of spatial data make it a valuable tool for land use planners. A primary issue with GIS is the cost and time required to develop a functional system. One...
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    Capstone Project
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    thanks to Catherine Morrow of the Deschutes County Planning Department for providing me with the data