This course, offered through the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), is designed to provide students an opportunity to work as a team using skills learned in other SPEA courses to analyze complex environmental problems related to current semester projects. Projects include: (1) assessment of spatial and temporal variations in use at a city greenways trail (Monon Trail), including the effects of rainfall and temperature on trail use; (2) analyses of the use of a greenways trail (White River Trail) near the Lilly Arbor Project; and(3) surveys of users along the White River Trail. Community partners include the Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation. The results of students projects generally are used to support development of the greenways system through data and conference presentations.

Previous projects have provided students with the opportunity to provide useful information and original research using skills that prepare them for professional careers.

For further information contact Greg Lindsey at glindsey {at} iupui(.)edu. or the SPEA website at www.spea.iupui.edu/