finalcatalog spring 2018

UW-WAUKESHA
SCIENCE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Point and Shoot: Any Camera Will Do!
Instructor, Rachel Sauer
Perfect for the beginner! This class is
specifically designed for anyone with a
camera; no matter film or digital, incredibly
cheap or incredibly expensiv, even your
mobile phone will do! You will learn about
what constitutes the perfect photograph
in regards to how each photo is framed.
Classic, yet basic ideologies such as the
Rule of Thirds will become second nature,
even to the most novice user.
Class will meet every Tue, Mar 6-Apr 10
(no class 3/20), 6:30pm-8:30pm, $124
Save! Register early for $109!
NEW! Creating Photoshop-Style
Effects Without Photoshop
Instructor, Rachel Sauer
Do you have an interest in how to achieve
funky filters and effects, but you can’t
stand computers? Are you trying to take
photographs in your own unique style?
Discuss how to push the boundaries
of photography using just the camera.
Students will be introduced to the “bulb”
setting on the camera, changing up preconceived
notions of compositions, and
much more. Prerequisite: You MUST have
knowledge of how to shoot manually with
camera!
Class will meet every Thur, May 3-24,
6:30pm-8:30pm, $89
Save! Register early for $79!
NEW! Get Inspired!
Instructor, Rachel Sauer
Take a stroll through history and visit
photography such as: Roosevelt’s Works
Progress Administration (WPA) photographers,
The Decisive Moment, controversial
photography, and more. Explore photographers
who did something revolutionary
with the photograph. It is the perfect opportunity
to see what has been done, what
is currently happening in the photographic
world, and get inspired to create your own
unique photographs!
Class will meet every Wed, Feb 7-Mar 14,
6:30pm-8:30pm, $149
Save! Register early for $134!
Register at least
3 weeks before your
class starts . . .
and take advantage of
our early bird discounts!
Winter Tree Identification
Instructor, Marlin Johnson, professor emeritus
Are you a nature lover? You’ll love our popular hands-on approach to identifying native
Wisconsin trees by seeing, touching, smelling, and even tasting them in their winter condition.
Head out in the field as we tramp through the snows of February to discuss trees’
roles in nature, their habitat, place in ecological succession, and how they benefit wildlife.
This class is on-site at the beautiful and idyllic UW-Waukesha Field Station, W349 S1480 S.
Waterville Rd. Oconomowoc.
Class will meet every Sat, Feb 24 & Mar 3, 9:00am-noon, $34
Save! Register early for $30!
Summer Tree Identification
Instructor, Marlin Johnson, professor emeritus
If you enjoyed the “Winter Tree Identification” class, this class is a must! Step out into the
field this summer as we continue our journey of knowledge. How do you tell a bur oak
from a white oak; a butternut from a walnut; or a spruce from a pine? Head out to the trails
and learn how to identify 20+ native Wisconsin trees and discuss their ecology, wildlife
value, and how humans use them. This class is on-site at the beautiful and idyllic UW
Waukesha Field Station, W349 S1480 S. Waterville Rd. Oconomowoc.
Class will meet every Sat, Jul 14 & 21, 9:00am-noon, $34
Save! Register early for $30!
Invasive Species 101
Instructor, Aaron Feggestad
The beautiful natural landscapes of southeastern Wisconsin are under constant threat.
Invasive plants are invading areas where we live, work, and play, and drastically alter
landscapes that our local wildlife calls home. What is an invasive plant? How do I know if I
have one on my property and what can I do to get rid of them? Learn from an expert how
to identify common invasive species, where they grow, and steps to get rid of them! You
will learn the common invasive species such as Garlic Mustard, Teasel, Dame’s Rocket, Wild
Parsnip, Buckthorn, Honeysuckle, Canada Thistle, and Phragmites. The second session will
consist of a field component which will introduce you to methods to remove and control
common invasive plants. Come learn what works and share your own experiences! Class
is on-site at the beautiful and idyllic UW-Waukesha Field Station, W349 S1480 S. Waterville
Rd, Oconomowoc.
Class will meet every Sat, May 5 & 12, 9:00am-noon, $34
Save! Register early for $30!
The Fascination of Astronomy and our Universe: What I Wish I Learned in High
School!
Instructor, Dennis Roscoe, Ph.D.
Don’t be left in the dark! Let’s journey through our universe and find out how supernovae
are the most violent-known events to occur in our universe. Over 95% of our universe is
made of things we cannot see or understand. Are there other universes? How long will
our universe last? Why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore?! Just when it cannot get any stranger,
along come white dwarfs, neutron stars, quasars, and pulsars. Answer questions like: What
are dark matter and dark energy? How do we know they exist? Come and see why the
universe is such a fascination!
Class will meet every Tue, Feb 27-Apr 10 (no class 3/20), 6:30pm-8:30pm, $109
Save! Register early for $99!
Super Cool! Astrophotography: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started!
Instructor, Dennis Roscoe, Ph.D.
Ever wonder just how those marvelous color photographs of objects in our universe are
created? Astrophotography is a specialized type of photography for recording photos
of astronomy that include celestial events, astronomical objects, and even the night sky!
Learn what it takes to meet the challenges, and take your own pictures of the universe!
Explore some general aspects of astrophotography and basic cosmology by developing
a general understanding of telescopes and digital photography. This class includes a field
trip to a local home observatory to practice astrophotography.
Class will meet every Wed, Apr 3-May 9, 6:30pm-08:30pm, $109
Save! Register early for $99!
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