Jim Kernan has been a member of the Geneseo faculty since 2005.

Curriculum Vitae
Education
PhD - West Virginia University
MS - Shippensburg University
BS - Mansfield University
Affiliations
Association of American Geographers (AAG)
Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR)
Native plants, conservation, land-use history
- Biogeography
- GIS
- wildfire
- forest ecosystem
- biodiversity
Classes
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GEOG 111: Physical Geography
A summary course in Physical Geography: the principles of geographic location, weather, climate, land forms, natural hazards, soils, and biota are presented in the context of an integrated Earth systems framework, addressing relationships to human populations.
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GEOG 112: Physical Geography Lab
An introductory laboratory in physical geography. Activities involve data collection, organization and analysis, map analysis, and inquiry into Earth-Sun relations, weather and climate, landforms, natural hazards, soils and biota.
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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.
Classes
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GEOG 111: Physical Geography
A summary course in Physical Geography: the principles of geographic location, weather, climate, land forms, natural hazards, soils, and biota are presented in the context of an integrated Earth systems framework, addressing relationships to human populations.
-
GEOG 112: Physical Geography Lab
An introductory laboratory in physical geography. Activities involve data collection, organization and analysis, map analysis, and inquiry into Earth-Sun relations, weather and climate, landforms, natural hazards, soils and biota.
-
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.