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1. Castro, Mark. There's Salt in Them Thar Hills!: The History and Role of Salt Exploitation and Conveyance in the North-Central Sierra Nevada.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/185158

► Purpose of Study Salt has an interesting, and at times, invisible history in the archaeological record. The history of indigenous salt use in California and… (more)

▼ Purpose of Study Salt has an interesting, and at times, invisible history in the archaeological record. The history of indigenous salt use in California and the Great Basin is further obscured by the lack of archaeological correlates associated with the production and use of salt. This study will continue the discussion of indigenous salt exploitation in the north-central Sierra Nevada by using the case study, CA-CAL-318 to look at the acquisition, use, and conveyance of salt. The results of this study were informed by an ethnohistorically-based approach, which primarily utilized archaeological and documentary sources. This study depicts a new interpretation of the history and role of indigenous salt exploitation in California. Procedure This study will uncover the histories of indigenous salt exploitation for the tribal groups encompassed by the study area by using an interdisciplinary approach that utilizes both archaeological material and documentary records. As part of this interdisciplinary approach five complementary methods were chosen to answer the research questions including archival research, a synthesis of relevant works pertaining to salt exploitation in the study area, a field component that allowed for site assessments of two archaeological sites, a GIS-based analysis, and also consultation with both descendant populations and professional archaeologists. These methodologies were chosen because the research design stressed the application of ethnohistory and archaeology to inform the overall interpretation of indigenous salt exploitation in the study area. Findings The current study found that it was not so easy to depict the history and role of salt exploitation and conveyance at CA-CAL-318. The semi-tangible nature of salt in the archaeological record has led to a reliance on documentary sources that gave only part of the overall story. The documentary and archaeological data that were obtained showed that all of the tribal groups in the study area exploited salt from numerous sources, locations, and in many different ways. Conclusions The aims of the current study were to present preliminary findings and interpretations about salt exploitation in the North-Central Sierra Nevada. The four tribes in the study area exhibited different strategies for obtaining the mineral from directly accessing saline sources to maintaining variable/dynamic relations with culturally similar and dissimilar neighbors resulting in bi-directional exchange (trade). Salt was used as an initiate for annual exchange relations. It was also an object of desire resulting in violence. Advisors/Committee Members: Purser, Margaret, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Castro, M. (2015). There's Salt in Them Thar Hills!: The History and Role of Salt Exploitation and Conveyance in the North-Central Sierra Nevada. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/185158

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Castro, Mark. “There's Salt in Them Thar Hills!: The History and Role of Salt Exploitation and Conveyance in the North-Central Sierra Nevada.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/185158.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Castro, Mark. “There's Salt in Them Thar Hills!: The History and Role of Salt Exploitation and Conveyance in the North-Central Sierra Nevada.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Castro M. There's Salt in Them Thar Hills!: The History and Role of Salt Exploitation and Conveyance in the North-Central Sierra Nevada. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/185158.

Council of Science Editors:

Castro M. There's Salt in Them Thar Hills!: The History and Role of Salt Exploitation and Conveyance in the North-Central Sierra Nevada. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/185158

2. Giudici, Daniel. Convolutional Neural Network Classification of Hyperspectral Imagery in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.

Degree: MS, 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/177358

► Purpose: Hyperspectral image (HSI) data has the potential to have a high degree of intraclass variability and low inter-class variability; this makes engineering features and… (more)

▼ Purpose: Hyperspectral image (HSI) data has the potential to have a high degree of intraclass variability and low inter-class variability; this makes engineering features and creating robust classifiers challenging. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) have found success in classifying classical 2-d imagery and recently HSI data. CNNs, unlike other neural network topologies learn features from the data in the form of convolutional kernels. These trained convolutional kernels bring out or filter the class-specific discriminating features from the data. These features are then used to classify the data. To date there has been little discussion on visualization and interpretation of these learned convolutional kernels and their respective impact on classification as applied to hyperspectral data. This work will introduce an architecture as well as provide methods to visualize and determine how important these learned convolutional kernels are on the classification task. Procedure: A convolutional neural network architecture was developed, trained and utilized to classify hyperspectral imagery. As a comparison, Random Forests (RF) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) classifiers were also trained on the same dataset. These data are from the San Francisco Bay area in year 2015, across three temporal seasons. Comparisons between these classifiers and the application of temporal data within the data are provided. The analysis of the convolutional network's inner data product visualizations are provided to show insight into what significant features exist in the data and how important these features are for classification accuracy. Findings: The CNN developed provided classification accuracies comparable to SVM. Both CNN and SVM performed better than RF. Analysis of the inner products of the CNN provided insight to the distinctive features within the spectral and temporal domain. All classification methods perform well when generating land cover maps. The Random Forest classifier mis-classified some obvious land cover areas. The Support Vector Machine (SVM) and CNN generated maps disagree on harder to classify areas. Conclusions: Described within is a classifier implementation that can be applied to hyperspectral imagery data that produces classification accuracies comparable to existing classification methods. Unbalanced/Balanced accuracies of 91.0%/74.0% for SVM, 89.8%/75.5% for CNN and 84.2%/65.8% for RF were developed. Visualizations methods were developed to show the distinguishing characteristics between the classes across the dimension of the convolution defined within this topology. This type of classifier is a good candidate for HSI applications because of the interpretability of these visualizations and relatively high classification accuracy. Kernel importance is provided as a method and metric to determine how important a learned feature is with respect to the classification task. Advisors/Committee Members: Clark, Matthew, Ph.D. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: hyperspectral imagery

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Giudici, D. (2016). Convolutional Neural Network Classification of Hyperspectral Imagery in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/177358

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Giudici, Daniel. “Convolutional Neural Network Classification of Hyperspectral Imagery in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/177358.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Giudici, Daniel. “Convolutional Neural Network Classification of Hyperspectral Imagery in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Giudici D. Convolutional Neural Network Classification of Hyperspectral Imagery in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/177358.

Council of Science Editors:

Giudici D. Convolutional Neural Network Classification of Hyperspectral Imagery in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/177358

3. Bishop, Jonathan. Self-Guided 3D Printer Tutorial in a 9th Grade Science / Engineering Hybrid Course.

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187629

► While 3D printing is a new piece of technology, the concept of making and tinkering, the central philosophy of the Maker Movement is not. Tinkering… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: 3D printing

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Bishop, J. (2016). Self-Guided 3D Printer Tutorial in a 9th Grade Science / Engineering Hybrid Course. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187629

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bishop, Jonathan. “Self-Guided 3D Printer Tutorial in a 9th Grade Science / Engineering Hybrid Course.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187629.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bishop, Jonathan. “Self-Guided 3D Printer Tutorial in a 9th Grade Science / Engineering Hybrid Course.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Bishop J. Self-Guided 3D Printer Tutorial in a 9th Grade Science / Engineering Hybrid Course. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187629.

Council of Science Editors:

Bishop J. Self-Guided 3D Printer Tutorial in a 9th Grade Science / Engineering Hybrid Course. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187629

4. Coughenour, Colin. KIN 446 Exercise Instruction.

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187630

► This course utilizes and builds upon the theoretical knowledge and laboratory experiences gained from prior coursework. The knowledge and experiences directly contribute to the student???s… (more)

▼ This course utilizes and builds upon the theoretical knowledge and laboratory experiences gained from prior coursework. The knowledge and experiences directly contribute to the student???s process toward success in the application of newly acquired skills taught in this course. Specifically, the course will reinforce the communication and motivation aspects of sport and exercise psychology, the coaching and logistical/organizational aspects of coaching theories and many aspects of exercise physiology and biomechanics. Furthermore, the course provides an emphasis on corrective exercise and lifelong fitness which are invaluable for the personal and professional lives of all our kinesiology students. The primary text, Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), integrates all of the essential components to achieving a well-rounded learning experience designed to be applied by the kinesiology professional. The course learning objectives are derived from fundamentals of human movement science, assessment, training concepts, program design, nutrition, as well as, client interaction and professional development. Finally, the course prepares the students for the nationally accredited and industry standard, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer credential. The NASM text has been utilized as the scientific rationale for assessments and training program progressions. The theoretical knowledge attained through the text was then organized and delivered in modules, which grouped the information into individual lesson plans. These modules were delivered in lecture and provided the knowledge base required for application based learning in a laboratory setting. The hands on application of learned skills contributes to the desired outcomes of the cumulative semester project; enhancing learning and promoting a mastery oriented class climate. Advisors/Committee Members: Winter, Steven, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Coughenour, C. (2016). KIN 446 Exercise Instruction. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187630

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Coughenour, Colin. “KIN 446 Exercise Instruction.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187630.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Coughenour, Colin. “KIN 446 Exercise Instruction.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Coughenour C. KIN 446 Exercise Instruction. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187630.

Council of Science Editors:

Coughenour C. KIN 446 Exercise Instruction. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187630

5. Cuevas, Irma. Heritage in the Outdoors???Creating a Cultural Bridge Between the Latino Community and Parks: A Case Study in Sonoma County, California.

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187632

► Purpose: Latinos comprise almost a quarter of the population in Sonoma County, yet local, state, and national parks struggle to increase diversity among park users… (more)

▼ Purpose: Latinos comprise almost a quarter of the population in Sonoma County, yet local, state, and national parks struggle to increase diversity among park users by promoting participation of Latinos in their park programming and gaining their community support. Maintaining cultural and ethnic diversity in parks is important to park management. This case study seeks to determine if becoming aware and informed of different perceptions of nature and the role of heritage in the experience of the outdoors increases diversity and inclusivity in parks. This study focuses on the Latino community of Sonoma County and their use of Sonoma County Regional Parks. By becoming aware of different perceptions of nature and the various ways in which heritage is expressed through socializing in the outdoors and incorporating this knowledge into park programs and outreach, Sonoma County Regional Parks will not only increase usage of parks by Latinos, it will also increase the quality of park experiences at Sonoma County Regional Parks for the Latino community. In addition, Sonoma County Regional Parks will become a role model for other park organizations seeking to increase diversity among park users and greater inclusion of the Latino community. This research is significant to the discipline of cultural resource management (CRM), whose practitioners are responsible for interpreting and managing cultural resources. Procedure: In this case study, I observed the usage of Sonoma County Regional Parks by Latinos. Based on my observations and needs of Sonoma County Regional Parks, I conducted a survey to help determine how Latinos prefer to use parks, what parks are popular among the Latino community, and if parks are important to this community. I surveyed 253 individuals. In addition, I interviewed ten individuals from the Latino community who did not grow up in the United States about their perceptions of nature and asked if those perceptions had changed since adapting to the American culture. I also conducted a review of relevant literature regarding historical usage and beliefs about the nature of parks. Findings: The results of the current study indicate that Latinos??? perceptions of nature do not align with the dominant environmental narrative, in which Western perceptions of nature exclude humans from nature. Results of my research, observations, surveys, and interviews also indicate that Sonoma County Regional Parks, unlike national parks, are not lacking in diversity of users. Sonoma County Parks are used by various ethnic communities and for various recreational activities. Yet, much like national, state, and city parks, Sonoma County Regional Parks do not take into account different perceptions of nature and heritage practices such as socializing, perpetuating traditions, speaking traditional language, and melding past traditions with the present. In the surveys that I conducted, 51.98% of the participants responded that they would be more likely to use Sonoma County Regional Parks more if… Advisors/Committee Members: Wingard, John, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Cuevas, I. (2016). Heritage in the Outdoors???Creating a Cultural Bridge Between the Latino Community and Parks: A Case Study in Sonoma County, California. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187632

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cuevas, Irma. “Heritage in the Outdoors???Creating a Cultural Bridge Between the Latino Community and Parks: A Case Study in Sonoma County, California.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187632.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cuevas, Irma. “Heritage in the Outdoors???Creating a Cultural Bridge Between the Latino Community and Parks: A Case Study in Sonoma County, California.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Cuevas I. Heritage in the Outdoors???Creating a Cultural Bridge Between the Latino Community and Parks: A Case Study in Sonoma County, California. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187632.

Council of Science Editors:

Cuevas I. Heritage in the Outdoors???Creating a Cultural Bridge Between the Latino Community and Parks: A Case Study in Sonoma County, California. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187632

6. Karres, Nicole. Diet and Foraging Ecology of an Assemblage of Western Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata) Living in Two Northern California Urban Streams.

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187749

► Diet and foraging ecology studies of freshwater turtles are a way to determine the habitats they use. Over a 4-year period, we studied an aggregation… (more)

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Karres, N. (2016). Diet and Foraging Ecology of an Assemblage of Western Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata) Living in Two Northern California Urban Streams. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187749

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Karres, Nicole. “Diet and Foraging Ecology of an Assemblage of Western Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata) Living in Two Northern California Urban Streams.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187749.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Karres, Nicole. “Diet and Foraging Ecology of an Assemblage of Western Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata) Living in Two Northern California Urban Streams.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Karres N. Diet and Foraging Ecology of an Assemblage of Western Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata) Living in Two Northern California Urban Streams. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187749.

Council of Science Editors:

Karres N. Diet and Foraging Ecology of an Assemblage of Western Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata) Living in Two Northern California Urban Streams. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187749

7. Maguire, Athena. The Susceptibility of California's Wild and Cultured Abalone to the Ectoparasitic Snail (Evalea tenuisculpita).

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187755

► Purpose of the Study: Ectoparasites in the family pyramidellidae have been known to have negative impacts on mollusk fisheries by causing shell malformation, reduced growth,… (more)

▼ Purpose of the Study: Ectoparasites in the family pyramidellidae have been known to have negative impacts on mollusk fisheries by causing shell malformation, reduced growth, transmission of disease, and mortality. Although common pests in fisheries worldwide, little is known about these pyramidellids in western fisheries. A study done in 2011, showed <40% of wild red abalone from Sea Ranch, California had this parasite and anecdotal evidence suggests these parasites are found in heavy infestations in aquaculture. Currently, nothing is known about the prevalence or infection intensity of Evalea tenuisculpita. The high infection rates and parasite loads on abalone, combined with abalone???s conservation status and market value begs additional investigations into the basic ecology of this host-parasite relationship. As abalone aquaculture continues to expand, parasite infestations may impact sustainability justifying contamination prevention from an economical and ecological perspective. Knowing the baseline distribution and infection intensity may benifit sustainability of aquaculture, the recovery of endangered species, and the health wild populations. The information we discover may not only be applicable to the abalone, but to scallop, clam, and mussel fisheries also. The purpose of this study is to understand the prevalence, ecology, and size frequency of the pyramidellid parasite, Evalea tenuisculpita, which infects abalone in California. Procedure: We used SCUBA surveys, aquaculture surveys, and fisherman interviews to access the prevalence, infection intensity, and size structure of E. tenuiscupita in the wild and aquaculture. Findings: The parasitic snail Evalea tenuisculpita was commonly found in aquaculture and in the wild throughout California. While there was a slightly higher prevalence of this parasite in the wild, larger parasites were found under culture conditions. Abalone captured from the wild and raised in aquaculture on non-treated water had the highest parasite loads of all abalone sampled. Conclusions: While we don???t believe E. tenuisculpita is invasive in the wild, aquaculture conditions may facilitate outbreak of these parasites. We hypothesize the introduction of infected wild abalone into aquaria may facilitate explosion and parasite growth and recommend quarantining abalone and removing parasites before abalone are introduced to aquacultured populations. More investigations are needed on this parasite to address potential removal methods for this parasite. Advisors/Committee Members: Crocker, Daniel, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Maguire, A. (2016). The Susceptibility of California's Wild and Cultured Abalone to the Ectoparasitic Snail (Evalea tenuisculpita). (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187755

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Maguire, Athena. “The Susceptibility of California's Wild and Cultured Abalone to the Ectoparasitic Snail (Evalea tenuisculpita).” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187755.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Maguire, Athena. “The Susceptibility of California's Wild and Cultured Abalone to the Ectoparasitic Snail (Evalea tenuisculpita).” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Maguire A. The Susceptibility of California's Wild and Cultured Abalone to the Ectoparasitic Snail (Evalea tenuisculpita). [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187755.

Council of Science Editors:

Maguire A. The Susceptibility of California's Wild and Cultured Abalone to the Ectoparasitic Snail (Evalea tenuisculpita). [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187755

8. Price, David. Niches in Bedrock: Towards Integrating Bedrock Mortars into a Niche Construction Framework.

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187760

► Purpose of Study: This thesis investigates the ability to use bedrock mortar depth to reliably infer resource processing goals of the prehistoric peoples that utilized… (more)

▼ Purpose of Study: This thesis investigates the ability to use bedrock mortar depth to reliably infer resource processing goals of the prehistoric peoples that utilized Browns Valley Ridge, California. The study area is a portion of a Sierra foothill formation at the eastern margin of the Sacramento Valley, with a particularly high density of bedrock mortars. Traditionally, bedrock mortar depth has been assumed to be a result of usewear. The purpose of this study is to analyze the depth patterns of the mortars for evidence of manufacture to desired specifications that can be linked to intended processing goals. Methods: This study utilizes archival data, field survey, and statistical analysis. Archival data include ethnographic and archaeological evidence of bedrock mortar use. Field methods include the intensive pedestrian survey of the study area and detailed recording of bedrock milling features. Statistical analyses involved Kolmogorov- Smirnoff and Shapiro-Wilks tests for normality; hypothetical frequency distribution comparisons; and data correction and transformation techniques including kernel density estimate, logarithmic transformation, and differential binning. The combination of the three methods create the ability to analyze bedrock mortar depth frequency datasets for meaningful patterns. Findings: The 1,274-acre study area on Browns Valley Ridge contains over 74 bedrock milling loci comprised of at least 722 milling features on 240 bedrock outcrops. The bedrock mortar depth-frequency distribution of the study area is a highly non-normal, strongly multi-modal, and heavily right-skewed. The distribution does not match the results of hypothetical use-wear patterns, and the depth-frequency distributions of bedrock mortars at the locus and outcrop scales are highly variable. Data correction shows that the modes of the study area distribution are indicative of meaningful data, and not the result of data smoothing or recording errors. Conclusion: The multi-modality, non-normality, and skew of the depth frequency distribution in the study area show that it is not the result of natural processes or use wear. The robust modes of the distribution display desired depths of those who manufactured them. Given the substantial investment in time and place of bedrock mortar manufacture, it is highly likely that the depth distribution of the study area represents a design indicative of processing goals. Advisors/Committee Members: Boutin, Alexis, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Price, D. (2016). Niches in Bedrock: Towards Integrating Bedrock Mortars into a Niche Construction Framework. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187760

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Price, David. “Niches in Bedrock: Towards Integrating Bedrock Mortars into a Niche Construction Framework.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187760.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Price, David. “Niches in Bedrock: Towards Integrating Bedrock Mortars into a Niche Construction Framework.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Price D. Niches in Bedrock: Towards Integrating Bedrock Mortars into a Niche Construction Framework. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187760.

Council of Science Editors:

Price D. Niches in Bedrock: Towards Integrating Bedrock Mortars into a Niche Construction Framework. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/187760

9. Dunn, Daniel. Peace, Holy War, and the Medieval Knight.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186128

► Purpose of Study: The Peace of God movement of the eleventh century was originally meant to limit knightly violence away from Church lands. The first… (more)

▼ Purpose of Study: The Peace of God movement of the eleventh century was originally meant to limit knightly violence away from Church lands. The first edicts of the peace movement - no stealing of livestock, no sacking of the Church's lands, and no harming unarmed clergymen - demonstrated this. Throughout the century more edicts were added to it, extending protections to the peasantry and merchants along with creating days of peace that must observed and no man could bear arms on those days. The purpose of this study is to prove that these edicts led to the development of chivalry as they intertwined with ecclesiastical power and knightly literature between the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Procedure: To show that the edicts of the peace movement led to the development of chivalry, a large variety of sources were studied from decrees of the Peace of God/Truce of God to papal letters and other ecclesiastical documents. It was also important to include the crusades because it was the first sanctioning of knightly violence on a wide scale and it gave birth to the Christian knight. In order to gather support for each crusade and the development of the Christian knight further, the Chansons de Gestes were also studied. However, as the twelfth century progressed knightly values began to change, which were shown in the Arthurian romances and gave birth to the chivalrous knight. Findings: The tenets of self-defense being permitted, protection of non-combatants, and all knights must serve a penance from the Peace of God/Truce of God were evident in nearly every source I studied. These tenets combined with the increased piety that came about from the popular piety movements of the eleventh century that allowed a gradual spread of the Cluniac and Gregorian reforms made the concept of crusade a reality. The crusader preaching utilized these tenets to sanction knightly violence so that knights were given the opportunity to acquire absolution as warriors of God. The Chansons de Gestes reflected the same sentiments of fighting and dying for God. However, this changed after Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae in 1136, which introduced the knightly values of individuality, tournament, and courtly conduct. This gave birth of the chivalrous knight that allowed knights to no longer fight for God but instead fight for these new values. Conclusion: The tenets of the peace movement influenced and evolved knightly values over the span of eleventh and twelfth centuries. It defined whom to attack and whom to defend. The knightly literature demonstrated this so that knights would emulate fighting for God and eventually for their individual beliefs. All of these factors led to the development of chivalry from an ecclesiastical and secular standpoint, not one or the other as other scholars have argued. Advisors/Committee Members: Abbott, Judith, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Dunn, D. (2015). Peace, Holy War, and the Medieval Knight. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186128

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dunn, Daniel. “Peace, Holy War, and the Medieval Knight.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186128.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dunn, Daniel. “Peace, Holy War, and the Medieval Knight.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Dunn D. Peace, Holy War, and the Medieval Knight. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186128.

Council of Science Editors:

Dunn D. Peace, Holy War, and the Medieval Knight. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186128

10. Hillman, Rhiannon. Harbinger of Doom: Dystopian Literature and Humanity's Current Crisis.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186197

► This thesis begins by discussing the origins, historical trajectory, and significant features of Dystopian Literature. Subsequently, it engages with the American culture's current infatuation with… (more)

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Hillman, R. (2015). Harbinger of Doom: Dystopian Literature and Humanity's Current Crisis. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186197

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hillman, Rhiannon. “Harbinger of Doom: Dystopian Literature and Humanity's Current Crisis.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186197.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hillman, Rhiannon. “Harbinger of Doom: Dystopian Literature and Humanity's Current Crisis.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Hillman R. Harbinger of Doom: Dystopian Literature and Humanity's Current Crisis. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186197.

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Hillman R. Harbinger of Doom: Dystopian Literature and Humanity's Current Crisis. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186197

11. Howard, Crystal. Collegiate Female Assistant Coaches: A Qualitative Examination of Their Experiences and Intentions.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186527

► Although there has been an increase in female participation in sport since the enactment of Title IX in 1972, there has been a dramatic decrease… (more)

▼ Although there has been an increase in female participation in sport since the enactment of Title IX in 1972, there has been a dramatic decrease in the number of female head coaches. In 2014, Acosta and Carpenter reported the highest number of female paid assistant coaches, yet the representation of females as head coaches of women's teams remains low. The purpose of this research study is to explore the experiences of collegiate female assistant coaches along with their intentions to become a head coach. Three research questions were formulated: 1) What are the perceived opportunities for females to enter into coaching? 2) What are the perceived reasons why female assistant coaches may or may not aspire to become a head coach? 3) What are the perceptions of mentoring and the intent to pursue a head coaching position? To address these research questions, a qualitative approach was taken using in-person interviews. These interviews were used to gain an in-depth explanation of why collegiate female assistant coaches may or may not choose to become head coaches. Ten coaches were interviewed for the study (4 soccer, 3 basketball, 2 waterpolo, 1 track & field). Coaches were limited to the Northern California area from the NCAA Division II and Junior College schools. The interviews were analyzed based on grounded theory, which focuses on the meanings and experiences of the participants during the coding process. Four main themes emerged from the data analysis: entry into coaching; intentions and perceptions of becoming a head coach; the influence of mentoring on their coaching; summative thoughts on becoming a head coach. Athletic departments and sport organizations could use this information to create a work environment for female coaches that provides the resources necessary to keep them in the coaching profession. Programs within athletic departments that connect female coaches in mentoring relationships may give these coaches the opportunity to learn from each other and discuss the barriers they have encountered and strategies they use to be a successful female coach. Coaching education about becoming a coach from the female perspective, same-sex mentoring relationships, and more effective resources are needed not only to retain female coaches in the profession but able to recruit new coaches. Advisors/Committee Members: Carlton, Ellen, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Howard, C. (2015). Collegiate Female Assistant Coaches: A Qualitative Examination of Their Experiences and Intentions. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186527

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Howard, Crystal. “Collegiate Female Assistant Coaches: A Qualitative Examination of Their Experiences and Intentions.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186527.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Howard, Crystal. “Collegiate Female Assistant Coaches: A Qualitative Examination of Their Experiences and Intentions.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Howard C. Collegiate Female Assistant Coaches: A Qualitative Examination of Their Experiences and Intentions. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186527.

Council of Science Editors:

Howard C. Collegiate Female Assistant Coaches: A Qualitative Examination of Their Experiences and Intentions. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186527

12. Schut, Mollie Bryn. Visioner.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186528

► Mira Huntra is a fifteen-year-old girl who struggles to reconcile her identity with the literal visions of the future that plague her dreams. When she… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Fantasy fiction.

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Schut, M. B. (2015). Visioner. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186528

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Schut, Mollie Bryn. “Visioner.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186528.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Schut, Mollie Bryn. “Visioner.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Schut MB. Visioner. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186528.

Council of Science Editors:

Schut MB. Visioner. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/186528

13. Browning III, Gilbert R. H. Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California.

Degree: MA, 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/174078

► Purpose of the Study: Originally purchased by the State in 1971, the Annadel region has experienced continuous human involvement for thousands of years. The present… (more)

▼ Purpose of the Study: Originally purchased by the State in 1971, the Annadel region has experienced continuous human involvement for thousands of years. The present ASP landscape's complexity is due to this continual human manipulation, frequently in the form of resource extraction. This long history of human use and modification has created a multi-faceted and highly diverse cultural landscape (Parkman 1984, 2006, Whatford 1993, Waghom 2002). This, in combination with on-going human involvement in the area will undoubtedly create a more intricate landscape in the future. The complexity of the Annadel landscape makes the public interpretation and protection of its resources incredibly difficult. The intensified park use is increasing pressures on the Annadel landscape and its cultural resources. Currently, ASP is experiencing an increasing number of user-defined trails and paths. Because the ASP staff does not construct these trails, their locations commonly threaten the ASP cultural and natural resources. These user defined trails, which are unauthorized and illegal, are constructed and maintained solely through park-goer use. With the increasing number of visitors comprising diverse stakeholder groups, the threat to ASP cultural resources is compounded. The purpose of this thesis is to strengthen stakeholder interpretation and relations??in an attempt to increase the protection of cultural resources at Annadel State Park. This thesis will propose modifications to the Annadel State Park cultural resource management plan that decrease the impact of visitors on cultural resources, through public engagement and community involvement. Procedure: Through public engagement and interpretation, this thesis seeks to access the effectiveness of public outreach methods at Annadel State Park. This thesis will create suggested updates to the present Annadel CRM to include public outreach and the impact of visitors on these trails and paths. Through public outreach, this thesis will establish the stakeholder relationships needed to increase the capacity (cross-community knowledge, engagement) and involvement of park-goers. Past research has demonstrated that an increased level of stakeholder connection to the landscape will decrease the impacts on Park cultural resources (As 2005, Bott 2011, Moctezuma 2001). By updating, the Annadel CRM to include the creation and maintenance of stakeholder relationships this thesis will ensure the future protection of cultural resources at Annadel State Park. Findings: User-defined trails and their increasing use are threatening the integrity of the cultural landscape at Annadel State Park. The landscape level of management and analysis is appropriate for Annadel State Park. An increase of public interpretation and outreach at Annadel will help protect the park landscape and its resources. The interpretation and protection of cultural resources necessitates sustained interaction between stakeholder groups. Conclusions: By analyzing… Advisors/Committee Members: Purser, Margaret, Ph.D., Anthropology (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Annadel State Park

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Browning III, G. R. H. (2015). Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/174078

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Browning III, Gilbert R H. “Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/174078.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Browning III, Gilbert R H. “Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Browning III GRH. Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/174078.

Council of Science Editors:

Browning III GRH. Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/174078

14. Earl, Evette J. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and the Young Child.

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175355

► Purpose of the Study: Young military children up to age five move with their families every two to four years on average. Research indicates that… (more)

▼ Purpose of the Study: Young military children up to age five move with their families every two to four years on average. Research indicates that moving for military families can be stressful, yet there is little research on the impact frequently moving has on young children. Many theorists and researchers have documented the benefits of play as enabling children to gain necessary skill sets to help them cope with life challenges as well as promote their development socially, cognitively, physically and emotionally. Historical and current theories on child development support the theory that young children can be supported through the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) process by exposure to high-quality childcare environments and strong relationships with their parents and childcare providers. The first purpose of this study was to survey military families to gain their perspectives on how the PCS process affected their children. The second purpose was to utilize parent perspectives to create a children???s book for educators and parents to use as a resource tool in helping young military children experience a smoother more supportive PCS process. The third purpose was to inform the creation of a play episode in a preschool setting coupled with a learning story on actual military children experiencing the PCS process. For this study, families with children who have attended a military childcare center in California were asked to give their views regarding the positive as well as negative impacts the PCS process had on their children before, during and after their last PCS move. The participants in this study were solicited both in person and via a popular social network (Facebook), thus the study used a convenience sampling. Data was collected using Survey Monkey, a web-based survey tool. Of the thirty six participants this survey was sent to, nineteen military parents completed the survey. One military family was asked to share their PCS experience through photographs in order to create a picture book for young children. The intent of the children???s picture book was to create a resource for adults to share with their children to ease the military PCS process for them. The final stage of this project was to conduct a play episode in a military preschool setting and document through observations of the children???s reactions and responses while processing the PCS experience through play. Findings: Through the use of a web-based survey, military parents described both negative and positive experiences during the PCS process. Military parents also offered practical suggestions to other military parents based on what they learned during their own PCS experience. PCS can be exciting and frightening for children going through the life changing event. Children will reflect the emotions of adults, demonstrating both excitement as well as indifference. Military children can be supported best by being exposed to high-quality learning environments rich in educational materials in order to promote development. Promoting… Advisors/Committee Members: Elster, Charles Ph.D. (committee member).

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Earl, E. J. (2016). Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and the Young Child. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175355

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Earl, Evette J. “Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and the Young Child.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175355.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Earl, Evette J. “Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and the Young Child.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Earl EJ. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and the Young Child. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175355.

Council of Science Editors:

Earl EJ. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and the Young Child. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175355

15. Ferraro, Michelle. Evaluating Gain Functions in Foraging Bouts Using Vertical Excursions in Northern Elephant Seals.

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175356

► The marginal value theorem is used to model patch departure decisions in foragers using patchily distributed resources. A key component of these models is the… (more)

▼ The marginal value theorem is used to model patch departure decisions in foragers using patchily distributed resources. A key component of these models is the decelerating energy gain function used to represent patch depletion. The form of within-patch gain functions have rarely been assessed in marine predators. We evaluated the gain functions in foraging bouts of northern elephant seals using a long-term dataset (2004-2012) that includes complete foraging trips from 205 individual female northern elephant seals on 303 migrations as revealed by TDRs and ARGOS satellite tags. Previous work has shown that the majority of putative prey capture attempts are associated with vertical excursions at the bottom of dives. We used vertical excursions to evaluate patch depletion across foraging bouts as defined using dive shapes. Rates of energy gain were measured using changes in mass and body composition across trips. Decelerating gain functions were fit in 83% of 77,820 bouts with the remainder showing accelerating functions. Despite wide variation for individual patches, mean deceleration constants did not vary with year or season. This suggests that average rates of patch depletion were relatively stable across the study period providing an opportunity for seals to develop and use optimal patch departure rules. The mean duration and number of dives in foraging bouts showed little annual or seasonal variation. However, the mean rate of vertical excursions during dives varied and predicted rates of energy gain across migrations. These results help to explain the relative consistency of individual diving behavior despite wide variation in geoposition and support the idea that the northern elephant seal foraging strategy buffers against short-term variation in prey abundance. These data suggest northern elephant seals are well-suited to provide a strong test of the marginal value theorem in predators foraging over a wide spatial and temporal scale. Advisors/Committee Members: Crocker, Daniel E., Ph.D. (committee member).

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Ferraro, M. (2016). Evaluating Gain Functions in Foraging Bouts Using Vertical Excursions in Northern Elephant Seals. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175356

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ferraro, Michelle. “Evaluating Gain Functions in Foraging Bouts Using Vertical Excursions in Northern Elephant Seals.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175356.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ferraro, Michelle. “Evaluating Gain Functions in Foraging Bouts Using Vertical Excursions in Northern Elephant Seals.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Ferraro M. Evaluating Gain Functions in Foraging Bouts Using Vertical Excursions in Northern Elephant Seals. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175356.

Council of Science Editors:

Ferraro M. Evaluating Gain Functions in Foraging Bouts Using Vertical Excursions in Northern Elephant Seals. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175356

16. Ender, Cody L. Native Herbivores and Environmental Heterogeneity as Mediators of an Exotic Grass Invasion.

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175360

► 1. Given that many exotic plant species throughout the world are having large ecological and economic effects, it is vital to understand the forces that… (more)

▼ 1. Given that many exotic plant species throughout the world are having large ecological and economic effects, it is vital to understand the forces that mediate the success of invaders in their novel landscapes. 2. Both native herbivores and recipient ecosystems can have substantial effects on the performance of exotic plant species, and these factors often operate simultaneously in the same system and may interact with each other or vary in their effects over time. Unfortunately, very few studies have previously evaluated the importance of these kind of context-dependent effects. 3. Here, we use a 17-year-old exclosure experiment stratified across a heterogeneous landscape to address the relative importance of a reintroduced mammalian herbivore, tule elk (Cervus canadensis nannodes), and environmental heterogeneity in mediating the growth, abundance, and recruitment of a dominant perennial grass, Holcus lanatus, in a coastal California grassland. Native to Europe, this species is spreading rapidly in many regions and is a problematic invader in both North America and Australia. 4. We found that elk had overall negative effects on Holcus abundance, aboveground biomass, percent cover, frequency and seedling recruitment, but that these effects often varied among habitat types, with effects being greater in open grasslands than shrub-dominated grasslands. 5. The performance of Holcus populations also varied significantly among habitat types, with the invader usually having the greatest success in Baccharis-dominated grasslands, intermediate success in open grasslands and least success in Lupinusdominated grasslands. Our results suggest that these differences were due largely to soil pH and moisture, as Holcus abundance increased significantly with increasing soil acidity and moisture. 6. The negative effects of elk on Holcus appeared after four years and did not intensify after an additional 13 years. Furthermore, despite their negative effects, these prominent herbivores and disturbance agents did not prevent the spread of Holcus into previously uninvaded areas. 7. Synthesis. Our research highlights the importance of assessing the individual and interactive effects of native herbivores and environmental heterogeneity on the success of invasive, exotic plant species. It emphasizes the reality that the negative effects of herbivores on exotic plant species will often vary across heterogeneous landscapes and may be insufficient to prevent the expansion of these invaders. Keywords: drivers of invasion, native ungulate herbivores, environmental heterogeneity, soil characteristics, invasive exotic grass, Holcus lanatus, long-term effects. Advisors/Committee Members: Cushman, J. Hall Ph.D. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: drivers of invasion

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Ender, C. L. (2016). Native Herbivores and Environmental Heterogeneity as Mediators of an Exotic Grass Invasion. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175360

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ender, Cody L. “Native Herbivores and Environmental Heterogeneity as Mediators of an Exotic Grass Invasion.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175360.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ender, Cody L. “Native Herbivores and Environmental Heterogeneity as Mediators of an Exotic Grass Invasion.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Ender CL. Native Herbivores and Environmental Heterogeneity as Mediators of an Exotic Grass Invasion. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175360.

Council of Science Editors:

Ender CL. Native Herbivores and Environmental Heterogeneity as Mediators of an Exotic Grass Invasion. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175360

17. Kania, Jana Elizabeth. University Classroom Communication: Self-Perceptions of International ESL Students and the Development of L2 Communicative Competence.

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175363

► Purpose of the Study: International students studying at Intensive English Programs (IEPs) in the US have many opportunities to gain knowledge and skills through their… (more)

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Kania, J. E. (2016). University Classroom Communication: Self-Perceptions of International ESL Students and the Development of L2 Communicative Competence. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175363

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kania, Jana Elizabeth. “University Classroom Communication: Self-Perceptions of International ESL Students and the Development of L2 Communicative Competence.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175363.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kania, Jana Elizabeth. “University Classroom Communication: Self-Perceptions of International ESL Students and the Development of L2 Communicative Competence.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Kania JE. University Classroom Communication: Self-Perceptions of International ESL Students and the Development of L2 Communicative Competence. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175363.

Council of Science Editors:

Kania JE. University Classroom Communication: Self-Perceptions of International ESL Students and the Development of L2 Communicative Competence. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175363

18. Henry Roberts, Lily. Mad as a Hatter: Defining the Negative Impacts of Gold Mining on the Historic Community in Nevada County, California.

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175381

► Purpose of the Study: The intent of this thesis is to gain a better understanding of the use of toxic material during historic gold mining… (more)

▼ Purpose of the Study: The intent of this thesis is to gain a better understanding of the use of toxic material during historic gold mining operations and its impact on the historic community. Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is home to what once was once the largest hydraulic mining operations in the state of California and is currently testing high for mercury levels. The mining operations and community at Malakoff were used as a case study for the purposes of this thesis. Previous literature regarding industrial archaeology, the increased concern with residual environmental impacts, and the management of historic resources such as Malakoff were reviewed. This, in combination with a historiography of the Malakoff area, a review of the negative impacts caused by mining and mercury use, and an analysis of documentary resources regarding Malakoff and its historic community, addresses questions about toxic exposure at a historic mine site. Methods: To answer the questions outlined in this thesis, multiple types of documentary records were accessed. These include: burial and cemetery records, Nevada County census records, mining company records, tax assessor???s records, maps, historic newspaper articles, and personal correspondence. These sources were examined for indicators of mercury exposure, mention of mercury use, community placement within the landscape, and proximity to water. Findings: While there is an abundance of documentary material regarding Malakoff, deciphering mercury use and exposure from them was difficult. There was often no mention of cause of death, or issues defined out right as mercury poisoning. That being said, mercury use was prevalent at Malakoff, as well as the surrounding areas, and the negative effects of mercury were known. However, the lack of data regarding this topic opens new avenues for research and begins to create more questions regarding corporate responsibility and public health. Conclusions: This thesis examines the negative impacts of the use of toxic material in mining activities on the historic community. While there were limitations to the research, such as lack of detailed information in the historical record, this thesis sets new standards and perhaps new practices when investigating industrial sites, such as those at Malakoff. Advisors/Committee Members: Purser, Margaret Ph.D. (committee member).

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Henry Roberts, L. (2016). Mad as a Hatter: Defining the Negative Impacts of Gold Mining on the Historic Community in Nevada County, California. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175381

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Henry Roberts, Lily. “Mad as a Hatter: Defining the Negative Impacts of Gold Mining on the Historic Community in Nevada County, California.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175381.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Henry Roberts, Lily. “Mad as a Hatter: Defining the Negative Impacts of Gold Mining on the Historic Community in Nevada County, California.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Henry Roberts L. Mad as a Hatter: Defining the Negative Impacts of Gold Mining on the Historic Community in Nevada County, California. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175381.

Council of Science Editors:

Henry Roberts L. Mad as a Hatter: Defining the Negative Impacts of Gold Mining on the Historic Community in Nevada County, California. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175381

19. Lucido, Jennifer A. The Old Stand: A Historic Resource Study of the Royal Presidio of Monterey, 1770 - 1840.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/177444

► Purpose of the Study: The Royal Presidio of Monterey functioned as the center of cultural, political, and economic activities in California during the late 18th… (more)

▼ Purpose of the Study: The Royal Presidio of Monterey functioned as the center of cultural, political, and economic activities in California during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. There has been very little published about the Presidio of Monterey in comparison to the other three Presidios and the 21 California missions despite this significance. The purpose of this study is to produce a Historic Resource Study of the Presidio centered on the period from 1770 to 1840. The study provides a detailed historical and archaeological overview of the Presidio in order to inform future legal compliance and preservation efforts. This thesis also contributes to scholarship on the Presidio's formation as a frontier settlement, examining both the built environment and sociocultural landscape. Procedure: Archival data was collected using historical research methods and then cross-compared with archaeological investigations in order to describe and reconstruct the evolution of the Presidio quadrangle through time. In addition, census and mission records and other primary sources were examined in order to identify and interpret processes of ethnogenesis among the soldiers and settlers at the Presidio of Monterey. Findings: Two primary processes contributed to the formation of the Presidio. First, the Presidio quadrangle underwent physical processes, including five major phases of construction and modification due to inconsistent maintenance, fire and weather damage, foreign attack, and changing leadership. Second, the soldiers and settlers of the Presidio experienced changes to their ascribed identities under the sistema de castas through processes of ethnogenesis and transitioned to gente de razon, a more unified identity. Conclusions: The review of documentary and archaeological records demonstrates that the colonial landscape of the Presidio was formed through a diverse array of physical and cultural processes during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These processes included various physical developments and modifications to the environment as well as significant changes in colonial social and ethnic structures. By examining how space is created and reconfigured with that of sociocultural processes, archaeologists can better understand the ways in which colonial subjects perceived and shaped their experiences within the landscape. Advisors/Committee Members: Praetzellis, Adrian, Ph.D. (advisor), Halavais, Mary, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Lucido, J. A. (2015). The Old Stand: A Historic Resource Study of the Royal Presidio of Monterey, 1770 - 1840. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/177444

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lucido, Jennifer A. “The Old Stand: A Historic Resource Study of the Royal Presidio of Monterey, 1770 - 1840.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/177444.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lucido, Jennifer A. “The Old Stand: A Historic Resource Study of the Royal Presidio of Monterey, 1770 - 1840.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Lucido JA. The Old Stand: A Historic Resource Study of the Royal Presidio of Monterey, 1770 - 1840. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/177444.

Council of Science Editors:

Lucido JA. The Old Stand: A Historic Resource Study of the Royal Presidio of Monterey, 1770 - 1840. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/177444

20. Jaffe, Jennifer. "Here as Everywhere Else, Money Makes Money": Gender, Class, and Female Entrepreneurship in the California Gold Rush.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179259

► Purpose of the Study: Mary Ball traveled alone by ship from New York to California in the hopes of finding employment in the bustling gold… (more)

▼ Purpose of the Study: Mary Ball traveled alone by ship from New York to California in the hopes of finding employment in the bustling gold region. Ball, an unmarried middle-class woman, became the proprietor of a boardinghouse in both San Francisco and the Yuba River mining district. Beginning in December1849 and continuing until 1855, she documented these experiences in her journal. The purpose of this work is to illuminate the relationship between Ball's economic success and her ability to fulfill expectations of class and gender. This analysis will highlight her strategies for negotiating and overcoming both financial and cultural challenges. My thesis seeks to add new information to the study of gender and middle-class female entrepreneurship in the California Gold Rush. Procedure: Through an exploration of her diary, "The Journal of Mary Ball, A California Gold Rush Woman," by Norma B. Morris, this work will investigate Mary Ball's experiences, business endeavors, and relationships in three distinctly different locales: on the steamship the Isthmus on route to California, in San Francisco, and in Barton's Bar on the Yuba River. Each setting presents a unique cultural environment in which to view the ways in which issues of gender and class positively and negatively affected Ball's ability to be socially and economically successful. Findings: Although working women like Mary Ball may have experienced more freedom and economic opportunities in California, they were not exempt from cultural restrictions and regulations surrounding proper moral behavior. Mary Ball was a competent businesswoman and an active member of the interdependent social world of the Gold Rush. However, as an unmarried entrepreneur, her reputation was subject to increased scrutiny. Being a successful businesswoman and protecting one's moral image was a balancing act, one in which Ball's successes and failures were dependent on her behavior, the relationships she engaged in, and the environments of which she was a part. Conclusion: Despite concern for her reputation, Ball's actions and work related roles often contrasted with cultural guidelines on appropriate female conduct. While some of her unorthodox choices may have caused personal conflicts, many of them had a positive impact on her ability to be successful and did not negatively affect her reputation. Ball's experience draws our awareness to the ways in which Gold Rush men and women acknowledged restrictions on social behavior but also experimented with alternative ideas of gender and identity. Advisors/Committee Members: Jolly, Michelle, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Jaffe, J. (2015). "Here as Everywhere Else, Money Makes Money": Gender, Class, and Female Entrepreneurship in the California Gold Rush. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179259

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jaffe, Jennifer. “"Here as Everywhere Else, Money Makes Money": Gender, Class, and Female Entrepreneurship in the California Gold Rush.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179259.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jaffe, Jennifer. “"Here as Everywhere Else, Money Makes Money": Gender, Class, and Female Entrepreneurship in the California Gold Rush.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Jaffe J. "Here as Everywhere Else, Money Makes Money": Gender, Class, and Female Entrepreneurship in the California Gold Rush. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179259.

Council of Science Editors:

Jaffe J. "Here as Everywhere Else, Money Makes Money": Gender, Class, and Female Entrepreneurship in the California Gold Rush. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179259

21. Bello, Martha Jeanne. Choose Your Own Adventure! Choice in Differentiated Reading Groups.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179262

► Purpose of the Study: In many classrooms in the United States teachers are instructing students with a wide range of reading abilities and academic strengths… (more)

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Bello, M. J. (2015). Choose Your Own Adventure! Choice in Differentiated Reading Groups. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179262

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bello, Martha Jeanne. “Choose Your Own Adventure! Choice in Differentiated Reading Groups.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179262.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bello, Martha Jeanne. “Choose Your Own Adventure! Choice in Differentiated Reading Groups.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Bello MJ. Choose Your Own Adventure! Choice in Differentiated Reading Groups. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179262.

Council of Science Editors:

Bello MJ. Choose Your Own Adventure! Choice in Differentiated Reading Groups. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179262

22. Isola, Teresa P. Learning Play Skills Through Watching Yourself A Study on Video-Self Modeling.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179264

► Purpose of the Study: Technology is creating the use of new strategies to assist students in learning a variety of skills including increasing positive social… (more)

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Isola, T. P. (2015). Learning Play Skills Through Watching Yourself A Study on Video-Self Modeling. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179264

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Isola, Teresa P. “Learning Play Skills Through Watching Yourself A Study on Video-Self Modeling.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179264.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Isola, Teresa P. “Learning Play Skills Through Watching Yourself A Study on Video-Self Modeling.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Isola TP. Learning Play Skills Through Watching Yourself A Study on Video-Self Modeling. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179264.

Council of Science Editors:

Isola TP. Learning Play Skills Through Watching Yourself A Study on Video-Self Modeling. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179264

23. Lewis, Taylor E. An Exercise Manual for an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179274

► Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common genetic life-shortening disease in North America; with over 30,000 individuals affected in the U.S. CF is a multi-organ… (more)

▼ Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common genetic life-shortening disease in North America; with over 30,000 individuals affected in the U.S. CF is a multi-organ disease, but notably affects the lungs and the digestive system by altering the secretion of mucus, and changing sweat gland secretion. Normal lung and digestive secretion are thin and slippery whereas CF secretions are thick and sticky. CF remains an incurable disease, but therapeutic advancements have prolonged the lifespan of those with CF. In recent years exercise has been shown to positively affect CF health, with moderate cardiovascular endurance training ranging from 50-70% intensity helping to slow disease progression. New evidence has shown that improved functional strength can also be of benefit to adults with CF. Strength training in non CF patients increases adaptive changes in skeletal muscle, improving postural stability while also leading to adaptive changes in neurological function. The adaptive change in skeletal neuromuscular function has been linked to increased maximal contractile forces and power output in both children and adults. Strength training not only improves mechanical muscle function, it increases bone mineral density, connective tissue strength, reduces resting heart rate, and increases V02 max. As such the combination of cardiovascular endurance training and moderate strength training has the potential to optimize the effect that exercise has on CF adults. This three month strength training manual of moderate intensity (50-70%) strength exercises three days a week, with a two day a week endurance program will improve the overall health of adult patients with CF, as measured by resting heart rate and submaximal heart rate, 6 minute walk test, timed body weight planks and body weight pushups. This Project will provide important information regarding exercise programs that will help improve the health of those with CF, thereby decreasing the morbidity and mortality associated with this disease. Advisors/Committee Members: Morimoto, Lauren, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Lewis, T. E. (2015). An Exercise Manual for an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179274

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lewis, Taylor E. “An Exercise Manual for an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179274.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lewis, Taylor E. “An Exercise Manual for an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Lewis TE. An Exercise Manual for an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179274.

Council of Science Editors:

Lewis TE. An Exercise Manual for an Adult with Cystic Fibrosis. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179274

24. Richter, Clark J. Influence of Functional Traits, Shrub Neighbors, and Habitat Types on Plant Responses to Herbivores.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179276

► Herbivores play important roles in determining the performance of individual plants and the abundance of plant populations. However, fundamental gaps remain in our ability to… (more)

▼ Herbivores play important roles in determining the performance of individual plants and the abundance of plant populations. However, fundamental gaps remain in our ability to predict how plant species respond to the direct and indirect effects of herbivores. Although the influence of herbivores on plant species may be determined in part by the functional traits of plants and by interactions with neighboring vegetation, studies seldom consider the importance of both of these factors. In a coastal grassland in northern California, we used a large-scale, 14-year-old exclosure experiment to examine the responses of six plant species (Heracleum maximum, Cirsium vulgare, Ranunculus californicus, Iris douglasii, Baccharis pilularis and Lupinus arboreus) to a large mammalian herbivore - tule elk (Cervus elaphus nannodes)- across three habitat types (Baccharis-dominated, Lupinus-dominated, and open grasslands). For two species (Heracleum and Cirsium), we also examined the influence of neighboring shrubs in mediating the influence of herbivores. We found that elk had no effects on the abundance or cover of two plant species (Cirsium and Lupinus) but had a negative effect on Heracleum, Iris and Baccharis and a positive effect on Ranunculus. We hypothesize that elk affected these four plant species primarily through disturbance rather than consumption, with negative effects having arisen from disturbance that caused plant mortality and positive effects having arisen from disturbance that reduced the intensity of competition. For Iris and Baccharis, we also found that the effects of elk varied among habitats, as herbivores were influential in only one or two of the three habitat types. In general, elk did not affect plant functional traits and this did not vary by habitat type. Specific leaf area (SLA) was the strongest predictor of species responses to herbivores, with elk increasing the abundance of plant species with higher SLA and having no influence on plants with lower SLA. Leaf area and leaf dry matter content were weaker predictors of species responses to herbivores. Lastly, for Cirsium, we found that plant neighbors mediated its responses to herbivores. Cirsium grew taller when associating with neighboring shrubs and elk had a reduced negative effect on Cirsium when it associated with neighbors. Our results suggest that species with more resourceacquisition functional traits may respond more strongly to herbivores and that species responses may be mediated by plant-plant interactions. Our results found high variability in plant responses to herbivores and highlight the utility of integrating both functional traits and plant-plant int~ctions into studies predicting the response of plants to herbivores. Advisors/Committee Members: Cushman, J. Hall, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Richter, C. J. (2015). Influence of Functional Traits, Shrub Neighbors, and Habitat Types on Plant Responses to Herbivores. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179276

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Richter, Clark J. “Influence of Functional Traits, Shrub Neighbors, and Habitat Types on Plant Responses to Herbivores.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179276.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Richter, Clark J. “Influence of Functional Traits, Shrub Neighbors, and Habitat Types on Plant Responses to Herbivores.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Richter CJ. Influence of Functional Traits, Shrub Neighbors, and Habitat Types on Plant Responses to Herbivores. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179276.

Council of Science Editors:

Richter CJ. Influence of Functional Traits, Shrub Neighbors, and Habitat Types on Plant Responses to Herbivores. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179276

25. St. John, Wendy A. Drivers of Non-Random Nest-Site Selection in an Oviparous Vertebrate.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179277

► Selection of a suitable nest site is critical for the reproductive success of oviparous animals. Habitat choices can take place across multiple special and temporal… (more)

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St. John, W. A. (2015). Drivers of Non-Random Nest-Site Selection in an Oviparous Vertebrate. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179277

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

St. John, Wendy A. “Drivers of Non-Random Nest-Site Selection in an Oviparous Vertebrate.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179277.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

St. John, Wendy A. “Drivers of Non-Random Nest-Site Selection in an Oviparous Vertebrate.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

St. John WA. Drivers of Non-Random Nest-Site Selection in an Oviparous Vertebrate. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179277.

Council of Science Editors:

St. John WA. Drivers of Non-Random Nest-Site Selection in an Oviparous Vertebrate. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179277

26. Stensvold, Danielle P., ATC. A Policy and Procedure Manual for the Part-time Secondary School Athletic Trainer.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179278

► Policies and procedures (P&P) manuals are growing in their importance for many associations. They allow the association and those it serves to clearly understand the… (more)

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Stensvold, Danielle P., A. (2015). A Policy and Procedure Manual for the Part-time Secondary School Athletic Trainer. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179278

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Stensvold, Danielle P., ATC. “A Policy and Procedure Manual for the Part-time Secondary School Athletic Trainer.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179278.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Stensvold, Danielle P., ATC. “A Policy and Procedure Manual for the Part-time Secondary School Athletic Trainer.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Stensvold, Danielle P. A. A Policy and Procedure Manual for the Part-time Secondary School Athletic Trainer. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179278.

Council of Science Editors:

Stensvold, Danielle P. A. A Policy and Procedure Manual for the Part-time Secondary School Athletic Trainer. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179278

27. Wells, Megan. Staying Relevant: A Case Study of the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society and Community Inclusion.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179279

► Purpose of the Study: The very nature of how CRM and museum practitioners do work is changing based on the increasing interest and need to… (more)

▼ Purpose of the Study: The very nature of how CRM and museum practitioners do work is changing based on the increasing interest and need to include the communities where they work in order to remain relevant. Museums, as a result, face new and unique challenges that create barriers they must overcome in order to remain engaged with and relevant to the communities they are a part of. However, most studies focus on large well-funded museums and there is a significant gap in research concerning how small historical museums face these challenges. This research attempts to fill that gap by looking at how the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society (HM&HS), as an example of a small and local historical museum with an active volunteer force, becomes and stays engaged with and relevant to the Healdsburg community despite all the challenges they face. Procedure: In this research, the HM&HS serves as a case study in which the methods of ethnography are used to extrapolate how other small historical museums can use a variety of strategies to remain relevant to their communities. Museological and anthropological perspectives directed me to the interpretive paradigm as a framework of analysis. Additionally, through my research in the literature, I identified three core concerns in regard to historical interpretation-social inclusion, memory, and civic engagement-and then used these concerns as categories of analysis for the ethnographic data I collected during my fieldwork. Fieldwork took place in two different phases. My ethnographic data-collection methods included the creation of field notes, observation, participation, informal conversations, recorded semi-structured interviews, and the use of photographs as a visual record of events. Findings: Social Inclusion: The ethnographic data showed that there were many barriers to social inclusion. These barriers were expressed in terms of access such as location, appearance, association, and a lack of diverse social networks. The museum utilized many strategies to overcome these barriers, in exhibits and events both within the museum and outside. The success of these strategies and the outcomes of these exhibits and events were highly dependent on the type of collaboration between different social networks within the Healdsburg community and the contexts they took place in (inside the museum vs. outside). The role of volunteers in increasing access was prevalent, but hardly the solution to all of the problems museums face. Research showed that while technology can greatly increase access to historical resources and increase a person's engagement with history, it also creates conflicts around notions of "customer service." While using technological innovations is an effective strategy to increase social inclusion, for the HM&HS, it will never be the primary effective strategy. The realities of having older volunteers, not having a tech department, and suffering from constant malfunctions puts the most effective strategies in the hands of people. … Advisors/Committee Members: Purser, Margaret, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Wells, M. (2015). Staying Relevant: A Case Study of the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society and Community Inclusion. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179279

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wells, Megan. “Staying Relevant: A Case Study of the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society and Community Inclusion.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179279.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wells, Megan. “Staying Relevant: A Case Study of the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society and Community Inclusion.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Wells M. Staying Relevant: A Case Study of the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society and Community Inclusion. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179279.

Council of Science Editors:

Wells M. Staying Relevant: A Case Study of the Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society and Community Inclusion. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179279

28. Gul, Mustafa Remzi. Climate Change Impacts on Interactions between Native and Exotic Marine Species.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179280

► Purpose of the study: Species invasion is one of the main threats to marine environments and the relationship between individual stressors and species introductions is… (more)

▼ Purpose of the study: Species invasion is one of the main threats to marine environments and the relationship between individual stressors and species introductions is relatively well known. However, in nature, multiple stress factors play a role simultaneously. How multiple stressors related to climate change affect marine epibenthic communities and species invasion success as mediated by interspecific competition is still unclear. Procedure: To understand if multiple stressors due to climate change favor exotic species in terms of their growth rate and competitive ability, I set up PVC plastic plates in two biologically similar and physically different adjacent sites (Tomales Bay and Bodega Harbor) and observed naturally recruited epibenthic species for four months by taking and analyzing weekly photographs and monitoring environmental conditions. I also ran a laboratory experiment to determine the individual and combined effects of water temperature and the availability of phytoplankton (a primary food source for sessile marine epibenthic animals), measured as chlorophyll a (chi-a). Findings: In the field, the growth rate of exotic species in the absence of other species, was positively associated with increased water temperature, while that of native species were negatively correlated. Exotic species grew fastest under conditions of high water temperature and high chl-a. The apparent negative effects of water temperature on native species growth rates were reduced when chl-a was high. The results of the lab experiment were similar for temperature, but effects of chl-a were not clearly evident. However, growth rates were very low in the lab compared to the field and the two chl-a treatment levels may have limited growth overall. Sea water temperature and chl-a levels also appeared to influence the outcome of competition between native and exotic species. The exotic species Botryllus schlosseri and Watersipora subtorquata quickly outcompeted native species for space and became dominants in the community, under the warmer temperatures and higher chi-a levels observed in Tomales Bay compared to Bodega Harbor. Conclusions: Temperature and food availability have a synergistic effect on marine exotic species in terms of their growth rate and competitive ability. And by favoring exotic invasive species in marine ecosystems, climate change will likely increase coastal economic, ecologic and cultural losses. Advisors/Committee Members: Nielsen, Karina J., Ph.D. (committee member).

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Gul, M. R. (2015). Climate Change Impacts on Interactions between Native and Exotic Marine Species. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179280

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gul, Mustafa Remzi. “Climate Change Impacts on Interactions between Native and Exotic Marine Species.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179280.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gul, Mustafa Remzi. “Climate Change Impacts on Interactions between Native and Exotic Marine Species.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Gul MR. Climate Change Impacts on Interactions between Native and Exotic Marine Species. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179280.

Council of Science Editors:

Gul MR. Climate Change Impacts on Interactions between Native and Exotic Marine Species. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179280

29. Browning III, Gilbert R.H. Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California.

Degree: 2015, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179281

► Purpose of the Study: Originally purchased by the State in 1971, the Annadel region has experienced continuous human involvement for thousands of years. The present… (more)

▼ Purpose of the Study: Originally purchased by the State in 1971, the Annadel region has experienced continuous human involvement for thousands of years. The present ASP landscape's complexity is due to this continual human manipulation, frequently in the form of resource extraction. This long history of human use and modification has created a multi-faceted and highly diverse cultural landscape (Parkman 1984, 2006, Whatford 1993, Waghom 2002). This, in combination with on-going human involvement in the area will undoubtedly create a more intricate landscape in the future. The complexity of the Annadel landscape makes the public interpretation and protection of its resources incredibly difficult. The intensified park use is increasing pressures on the Annadel landscape and its cultural resources. Currently, ASP is experiencing an increasing number of user-defined trails and paths. Because the ASP staff does not construct these trails, their locations commonly threaten the ASP cultural and natural resources. These userdefined trails, which are unauthorized and illegal, are constructed and maintained solely through park-goer use. With the increasing number of visitors comprising diverse stakeholder groups, the threat to ASP cultural resources is compounded. The purpose of this thesis is to strengthen stakeholder interpretation and relations??in an attempt to increase the protection of cultural resources at Annadel State Park. This thesis will propose modifications to the Annadel State Park cultural resource management plan that decrease the impact of visitors on cultural resources, through public engagement and community involvement. Procedure: Through public engagement and interpretation, this thesis seeks to access the effectiveness of public outreach methods at Annadel State Park. This thesis will create suggested updates to the present Annadel CRM to include public outreach and the impact of visitors on these trails and paths. Through public outreach, this thesis will establish the stakeholder relationships needed to increase the capacity (cross-community knowledge, engagement) and involvement of park-goers. Past research has demonstrated that an increased level of stakeholder connection to the landscape will decrease the impacts on Park cultural resources (As 2005, Bott 2011, Moctezuma 2001). By updating, the Annadel CRM to include the creation and maintenance of stakeholder relationships this thesis will ensure the future protection of cultural resources at Annadel State Park. Findings: User-defined trails and their increasing use are threatening the integrity of the cultural landscape at Annadel State Park. The landscape level of management and analysis is appropriate for Annadel State Park. An increase of public interpretation and outreach at Annadel will help protect the park landscape and its resources. The interpretation and protection of cultural resources necessitates sustained interaction between stakeholder groups. Conclusions: By analyzing and managing Annadel State… Advisors/Committee Members: Purser, Margaret, Ph.D. (committee member).

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Browning III, G. R. H. (2015). Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179281

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Browning III, Gilbert R H. “Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179281.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Browning III, Gilbert R H. “Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California.” 2015. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Browning III GRH. Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179281.

Council of Science Editors:

Browning III GRH. Loved to Death: Updates for a Cultural Resource Management Plan at Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa, California. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/179281

30. Moore, Kaye. Children???s Play in 1st-8th Grades: What is it?.

Degree: 2016, Sonoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175332

► Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study was to explore play inside and outside of the classroom at school in grades 1 ???… (more)

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Moore, K. (2016). Children???s Play in 1st-8th Grades: What is it?. (Masters Thesis). Sonoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175332

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Moore, Kaye. “Children???s Play in 1st-8th Grades: What is it?.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Sonoma State University. Accessed September 26, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175332.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Moore, Kaye. “Children???s Play in 1st-8th Grades: What is it?.” 2016. Web. 26 Sep 2017.

Vancouver:

Moore K. Children???s Play in 1st-8th Grades: What is it?. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. [cited 2017 Sep 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175332.

Council of Science Editors:

Moore K. Children???s Play in 1st-8th Grades: What is it?. [Masters Thesis]. Sonoma State University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/175332

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