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Note: CONTENTS About the Authors and Editors Preface Acknowledgments 1. Introduction to Information Literacy in the Life Sciences / Jodee L. Kuden and Julianna E. Braund-Allen Defining Information Literacy Importance of Information Literacy Information Literacy and Higher Education Information Literacy and the Sciences Information Literacy and the Life Sciences References 2. Scientific Literacy / Elizabeth A. Berman and Jodee L. Kuden Introduction Defining Scientific Literacy Scientific Literacy and Information Literacy Improving Scientific Literacy Using Information Literacy Skills References 3. Designing Information Literacy Instruction for the Life Sciences / Katherine O’Clair Introduction The Life Sciences Curriculum Characteristics of Students in the Life Sciences Collaborating With Instructors Key Opportunities for Integrating Information Literacy Information Literacy Competencies Designing With the Objective–Activity–Assessment Approach Recommendations and Practical Advice Conclusion Recommended Resources Acknowledgments References 4. Agriculture and Plant Sciences Information Literacy / Livia M. Olsen Introduction Literature Review Discipline Resources Information-Seeking Behavior Discipline Information Literacy Instruction Information Literacy Instruction for Graduate Students Emerging Trends and Staying Up-To-Date Conclusion Recommended Resources References 5. Marine and Aquatic Sciences Information Literacy / Sally Taylor Introduction Unique Aspects of Searching Discipline Resources Discipline Information Literacy Instruction Staying Up-To-Date Final Thoughts References 6. Polar (Arctic and Antarctic) Sciences Information Literacy / Sandy Campbell, Jessica Thorlakson and Julianna E. Braund-Allen Why a Chapter on Polar Sciences Information Literacy? Defining Information Literacy in the Polar Context Where to Look for Polar Information A Listing of Polar Information Resources Discipline Information Literacy Instruction Emerging Trends and Staying Up-To-Date Conclusion References 7. Zoology and Animal Sciences Information Literacy / Daria O. Carle Introduction Taxonomy/Scientific Nomenclature Discipline Resources Discipline Information Literacy Instruction Further Thoughts Emerging Trends and Staying Up-To-Date Conclusion References Appendix 1: Additional Resources Index

Note: CONTENTS Membership of the SCAR Group of Specialists (EAMREA) Preface Preface to 1977 unpublished report of the SCAR Group of Specialists (EAMREA) 1. Introduction 1.1 Terms of reference 1.2 Environmental impact statements 2. Assessment of mineral resource potential in Antarctica 3. Present knowledge of mineral occurrences and mineral resources of Antarctica 3.1 Assessment of onshore mineral resource potential 3.2 Estimation of regional mineral potential Geological factors Logistic factors Economic factors 3.3 Commodity classification Local consumption Metallic minerals Non-metallic minerals Fossil fuels (excluding petroleum) Geothermal energy Minerals for export Non-metallic minerals and fossil fuels Metallic minerals 3.4 Probable areas of Antarctica for onshore mineral exploration and exploitation 3.5 Offshore mineral potential of Antarctica 3.6 The continental shelf of Antarctica as a source of hydrocarbons 3.7 Problems of exploration and exploitation for hydrocarbons in the southern oceans 3.8 Economic feasibility of extracting hydrocarbons 3.9 Non-fuel mineral resource potential of the southern oceans Manganese nodules Icebergs as a fresh water resource 4. Possible environmental effects 4.1 Special features of the Antarctic environment Temperatures Winds Inversion layers The southern oceans The continental shelf Ice features Beaches Pack ice Forecasting the weather 4.2 Environmental threats to exploitable living resources Economic factors Threats to economically important species Threats to survival of species Threats to special ecosystems, habitats and communities Special habitats and communities Unique sites Summary 4.3 Impacts on the environment Oil extraction Oil extraction problems Ore mining Construction effects Terrestrial installations Sea floor installations Treatment of ores and oil Beneficiation processes Local energy sources Consequences of increased human activity Introduction of biological materials Towing of icebergs 4.4 Extent of effects Spatial effects Local effects Large-scale effects Scale of environmental effects: potential inputs Scale of environmental effects: potential consequences Temporal effects Transient effects Persistent effects 4.5 Communities and systems needing special protection Soils Abiotic soils Dry soils Maritime Antarctic soils Frozen soils Lakes and streams Terrestrial vegetation Terrestrial fauna 4.6 Impacts beyond the Antarctic Climatic change from industrial activities Air borne pollution from Antarctica Water borne pollution from Antarctica 5. Further research activities 5.1 Gaps in knowledge Environment Soils Terrestrial biota Climate Meteorology Oceanography Marine biology 5.2 Research needs Biodegradability of oil Controlled oil spills Chemical effects Experimental perturbations Controlled ecosystem experiments Surveys 5.3 Special protective measures Industrial controls Improved weather forecasting Legislative controls Routine monitoring Appendices A Recommendation VIII-14 of the Eighth Antarctic Treaty Meeting B SCAR Reponse to Recommendation VIII-14, including terms of reference of the EAMREA Group of Specialists References

Note: ОГЛАВЛЕНИЕ От редакции Введение Часть 1. История исследования и природные условия региона Глава 1. История геологического исследования Глава 2. Природные условия региона 2.1. Основные черты геологического строения 2.2. Рельеф 2.3. Климатические, мерзлотные и гидрологические условия Глава 3. Четвертичные отложения 3.1. О расчленении четвертичных отложений 3.2. Литолого-морфологическое расчленение четвертичных отложений Часть 2. Литология мерзлых четвертичных отложений (криолитология) Глава 4. Некоторые проблемы изучения мерзлых отложений 4.1. Мерзлотно-фациальный метод исследования четвертичных отложений - метод геокриологических фаций 4.2. О повторножильных льдах Глава 5. Литологическое описание мерзлых четвертичных отложений 5.1. Гранулометрический состав отложений 5.2. Древний аллювиальный комплекс 5.2.1. Разрез типа « Казачье» 5.2.2. Разрез типа «Хатырык» 5.2.3. Разрез типа Мус-Хая а) Русловые и старичные отложения 6) Пойменные отложения в) Поверхностный сильнольдистый горизонт г) Образование термокарстовых колодцев и полостей д) Выделение пойменных фаций е) Особенности разреза Мус-Хая 5.3. Современный аллювиальный комплекс 5.4. Аласный комплекс Выводы Глава 6. Текстуры мерзлых пород 6.1. Общие замечания 6.2. О текстурообразующих льдах 6.3. О структуре и текстуре мерзлых пород 6.4. Описание текстур мерзлых пород 6.4.1. Криогенные текстуры русловых отложений 6.4.2. Криогенные текстуры старичных отложений 6.4.3. Криогенные текстуры пойменных отложений а) Сетчатая текстура б) Горизонтальнослоистые текстуры Глава 7. Строение текстурообразующих льдов 7.1. Общие замечания 7.2. Текстурообразующие льды в отложениях обводненных стариц и аласных водоемов 7.3. Текстурообразующие льды пойменных фаций Общие выводы Заключение Список литературы Т.Н. Каплина. Комментарии Термины Положение в рельефе Строение разреза Гранулометрический состав отложений Льдистость и криогенное строение пород Повторножильные льды Развитие природных условий Температуры многолетнемерзлых пород Возраст ледового комплекса Мус-Хая Генезис отложений Список литературы к комментариям , TABLE OF CONTENTS From the editor Introduction Part 1. History of the study and natural conditions of the region Chapter 1. History of geological research Chapter 2. Natural conditions of the region 2.1. Main features of the geological structure 2.2. Relief 2.3. Climatic, permafrost and hydrological conditions Chapter 3. Quaternary deposits 3.1. On the subdivision of Quaternary deposits 3.2. Lithological and morphological subdivision of Quaternary deposits Part 2. Lithology of frozen Quaternary deposits (cryolithology) Chapter 4. Some problems of studying frozen deposits 4.1. Permafrost-facies method of studying Quaternary deposits - the method of geocryological facies 4.2. On ice wedges Chapter 5. Lithological description of frozen Quaternary deposits 5.1. Granulometric composition of deposits 5.2. Ancient alluvial complex 5.2.1. Section of the "Kazach'ye" type 5.2.2. Section of the "Khatyryk" type 5.2.3. Section of the Mus-Khaya type a) Channel and oxbow deposits 6) Floodplain deposits c) Surface ice-rich horizon d) Formation of thermokarst wells and cavities e) Identification of floodplain facies e) Features of the Mus-Khaya section 5.3. Modern alluvial complex 5.4. Alas complex Conclusions Chapter 6. Textures of permafrost 6.1. General remarks 6.2. About texture-forming ice 6.3. About the structure and texture of permafrost 6.4. Description of permafrost textures 6.4.1. Cryogenic textures of channel deposits 6.4.2. Cryogenic textures of oxbow deposits 6.4.3. Cryogenic textures of floodplain deposits a) Reticulated texture b) Horizontally layered textures Chapter 7. Structure of texture-forming ice 7.1. General remarks 7.2. Texture-forming ice in deposits of flooded oxbow lakes and alas reservoirs 7.3. Texture-forming ice of floodplain facies General conclusions Conclusion List of references T.N. Kaplina. Comments Terms Position in relief Structure of the section Grain size distribution of deposits Ice content and cryogenic structure of rocks Repeated ice veins Development of natural conditions Temperatures of permafrost rocks Age of the Mus-Khaya ice complex Genesis of deposits List of references to comments , In kyrillischer Schrift