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A comparison of three certification systems with the 2005 McDonald-Dunn Forest plan revision

Creator:: Starker, Anna
Abstract:: This study compares the requirements of three forest certification systems, the Sustainable Forestry Institute (SFI), the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), with the 2005 McDonald-Dunn Forest Plan Revision. The analysis was done with a series of matrices comparing the requirements of SFI and FSC...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: M. Starker for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Forest Management presented on May

DNA UV damage-related control of ribonucleotide reductase : possible relationship to mutagenesis and the incidence of and attitudes toward skin cancer in several western nations

Creator:: Stenberg, John C.
Abstract:: Two strains of Escherichia coli were studied to determine the effect of constitutive expression of the SOS DNA damage repair response on the activity of ribonucleotide reductase. Activity of the reductase and cellular deoxynucleoside triphosphate (dNTP) pools were both determined before and after exposure of the cells to ultraviolet radiation....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: OF THE THESIS OF John C. Stenberg for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biochemistry

Feasibility study for the use of a fuel cell to process landfill gas at Coffin Butte Landfill : hydrogen sulfide (H2S) detection and removal

Creator:: Tuinstra, Hannah May
Abstract:: Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative (PNGC) operates the Landfill Gas to Energy Facility at Coffin Butte Landfill in Corvallis, OR. At this facility, three internal combustion engines use the landfill gas (predominantly methane and carbon dioxide) as fuel to turn generators that produce enough electricity to power 1,800 average sized homes....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: OF Hannah May Tuinstra for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Chemical Engineering

The introduction of renewable wave energy to the existing power grid

Creator:: Ruthruff, William Arthur
Abstract:: Wind energy is a cornerstone to the world of renewables. It is widely used in many parts of the world as a clean and effective form of power generation. However, wind power has a number of drawbacks, which limits its use in many regions. Solar power has been used not...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Ruthruff for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Electrical Engineering presented on June 1

Ultra sonic SCUBA diver tracking device hardware

Creator:: Lindsley, Christopher J.
Abstract:: Currently, there is no accurate, low-cost method to track divers. Watching bubbles can give you an approximate xy-location, and expensive underwater radios utilizing ultrasonic waves can work if the diver knows where they are. Traditional radio waves do not work well in water due to the conductive nature of water....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Baccalaureate of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering presented July 9, 2006. Title: Ultra Sonic

Das virtual capital : an economic perspective on playing online games : Fantastic scarcity and Real-market trades

Creator:: Dodson, Eric
Abstract:: Massively multiplayer role-playing games (MMORPG) are becoming a popular leisure activity world-wide. MMORPG players have created a new kind of market, one for virtual possessions. Some players will buy and sell virtual goods for real-world money. Many game developers oppose this real-market trade because it threatens the control of their...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Science in Agricultural and Resource Economics and Environmental Economics, Policy, and Management

Biological considerations for a new approach to regulating genetically modified crops in the United States

Creator:: McDonough, Ashley
Abstract:: The debate over GM crops is one of the most controversial issues of recent decades. The debate has many dimensions, including environmental impacts, benefits and risks to human health, intellectual property rights, adequacy of biosafety regulations, and fundamental ethical acceptability. The potential benefits of GM crops are numerous, including improved...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: research into the biology and science of the process. The environmental concerns which relate to

The possibility of international agreements concerning genetically modified organisms in the European Union

Creator:: Fairbrother, Jennifer R.
Abstract:: As genetically modified products come under greater production, tensions surrounding the potential benefits and harms of the technology have appeared in divergent policy between the European Union (EU) and certain member states. The purpose of this thesis is to consider whether some type of international law, also called an environmental...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: 12). Generally, GMOs and their related technology provide many economic, ethical, and environmental

Analysis of the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Mexicans and Mexican Americans

Creator:: Sobolik, Julia Silva
Abstract:: Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), commonly known as type 2 or delayed onset diabetes, is a recognized growing global epidemic, which is connected to cultural and behavioral factors, such as diet, exercise, obesity, and genetics. In a recent survey of both men and women in Mexico City, the prevalence of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: OF THE THESIS OF Julia Silva Sobolik for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Biology

Aegir Innovations: The Journey Untangling the Web of Social Networking

Creator:: Johnson, Brendan
Abstract:: Social networking is the concept that personal connections can form a large web of people and institutions that are essential in an individual’s realization of a goal. Social networking plays an important role in almost every business venture. This has proved to be especially true in the story of Aegir...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: THESIS OF Brendan Johnson for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Bioengineering

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A comparison of three certification systems with the 2005 McDonald-Dunn Forest plan revision

DNA UV damage-related control of ribonucleotide reductase : possible relationship to mutagenesis and the incidence of and attitudes toward skin cancer in several western nations

Feasibility study for the use of a fuel cell to process landfill gas at Coffin Butte Landfill : hydrogen sulfide (H2S) detection and removal

The introduction of renewable wave energy to the existing power grid

Ultra sonic SCUBA diver tracking device hardware

Das virtual capital : an economic perspective on playing online games : Fantastic scarcity and Real-market trades

Biological considerations for a new approach to regulating genetically modified crops in the United States

The possibility of international agreements concerning genetically modified organisms in the European Union

Analysis of the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Mexicans and Mexican Americans

Aegir Innovations: The Journey Untangling the Web of Social Networking

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