Browsing Senior Theses by Title
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Deep Clean: The Deep Tunnel Project and Water Quality in Milwaukee
(2013-09-20)The Milwaukee Deep Tunnel Project was implemented in 1994 to take in overflow from the Metro-Milwaukee sewer system after the current sewer system was deemed incapable of holding water brought in by heavy rainfall events. ... -
Des Plaines River Watershed in Southeastern Wisconsin
(2004)The Des Plaines River Watershed is an important water resource in southeastern Wisconsin. Many streams, rivers, and tributaries contribute to the watershed and a change in the region will have an affect on how the ... -
Determining the effects the combined growth Alliaria petiolata and Rhamnus cathartica have on soil composition.
(2013-09-20)With invasive species becoming a topic of increasing concern in the scientific and economical realms, it important to understand exactly how invasive plant species are able to alter and affect an ecosystem. Invasive plants ... -
Determining the Influence of Organic Matter, Phosphorus, Potassium, and pH on Corn Yield Using Correlation, Linear Regression, and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis
(2004)The purpose of this study was to determine if organic matter, phosphorus, potassium, and pH (independent variables) affect com yield (dependent variable). Com yield was obtained with a yield monitor at the time of ... -
Developing a habitat suitability model to increase the accuracy of Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus Cathartica) and Glossy Buckthorn (Rhamnus Frangula) detection in Minnesota
(2017-05-31)Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and Glossy Buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula) are invasive species that have become an increasing problem in Minnesota. Both R. cathartica and R. frangula degrade wildlife habitat by ... -
Direct and indirect effects of the striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma vittatum) on the reproduction of butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata)
(2010-06-04)Herbivores and pollinators can be important determinants of yield. Striped cucumber beetles are found in flowers of butternut squash and are considered to be an agricultural pest. However, the effect of cucumber beetles ... -
Direct Effects of Elevation on Tree Size and Forest Density on Maderas Volcano, Nicaragua
(2017-05-31)The forest visually changes with elevation on Maderas Volcano in Nicaragua. This study investigates the attributes of the forest that change with elevation; by taking measurements of tree’s Diameter at Breast Height and ... -
Drop, Cover, and Hold On: Earthquake Disaster Management Plans in LA
(2018-12)When will the next “Big One” occur? This is a question that is often asked in Southern California in regards to earthquakes. The last major earthquake to occur in Southern California occurred over twenty years ago, during ... -
Economic effects caused by the departure of Chrysler from Kenosha, Wisconsin, and General Motors from Flint, Michigan, and Janesville, Wisconsin
(2013-09-06)General Motors has a long history in both Janesville, Wisconsin, and Flint, Michigan. Chrysler also has a long history in Kenosha, Wisconsin. These corporations brought large economic growth to these cities, and after their ... -
The Economic Impact of Wal-Mart on Small Towns: Three Wisconsin Examples
(2005)The impact that Wal-Mart has on the economy is a question that economists have pondered for years. The issue at hand is the impact that Wal-Mart has on other retailers in small towns in Wisconsin. The Wal-Mart stores ... -
Ecophysiological Response of Native and Invasive Grasses with Warming
(2013-09-06)Climate change, anthropogenic disturbances and lack of proper management practices have rendered many arid regions susceptible to invasions by exotic grasses with consequent ecohydrological, biogeochemical and socio economic ... -
The effect fire frequency has on the passive carbon pool
(2013-09-20)Because of the impact increased amounts of carbon dioxide are having on the climate, studying the global carbon cycle has generated significant concern and interest (Jagadamma, 2010; Sollins, 2007; von Luetzow, 2006). ... -
The Effect of Politics on the Variation of Renewable Energy and Fossil Fuels
(2017-05-31)The purpose of this undergraduate research thesis paper is to further understand the relationship of the United States energy production and how politics plays a key role when trying to grasp the concept behind the variation. ... -
The Effect of the Amount of Rainfall on the Number of Unprescribed Fires in the Florida Everglades
(2005)The Florida Everglades is one of the most unique National Parks that the United States has to offer. The large expanses of flat lands, numerous plant and animal species (comparable in numbers to Amazonian Rainforests), ... -
Effects of Above Average Temperatures on Tornado Intensity and Frequency
(2013-09-06)The heart of America is best known for its tornadoes, that is why it is called tornado alley. Previous research has been done about global warming and how possibly the warming of the earth’s overall temperature could have ... -
Effects of Aboveground Removal of Buckthorn on the Surrounding Plant Community
(2008)The numbers of invasive plants are increasing in forests of the Midwestern United States. These invasions are causing economic and ecological problems. Buckthorn is a nonnative invasive shrub, which grows rapidly and ... -
The Effects of Climate Gradients on the life cycle of the Galerucella spp
(2013-09-20)The invasion of foreign and native nuisances has becoming an increasing problem in society. Thus there is a constant need to find a better control in order to slow the progress or eliminate these species. One of the most ... -
The Effects of Disturbance on Garlic Mustard, Alliaria Petiolata, in Three Forested Sites
(2007)The invasive specie garlic mustard is a major threat to the biodiversity of the forest under stories across the United States. This plant is commonly found in disturbed forests near rivers. This study looks at two hypotheses, ... -
The Effects of El Niño on Tornado Behavior in the Great Lakes Region
(2010-06-04)The Southern Oscillation and its teleconnections have been shown in previous research to change weather patterns across the United States. These changes, which have been caused by either El Niño or La Niña, could affect ... -
The Effects of Eutrophication on the Green Frog Populations in Wisconsin
(2017-05-31)Green frogs serve a big purpose in the ecosystem they inhabit because they can help determine how healthy an ecosystem is. More and more lakes are becoming eutrophied, which can affect the aquatic life. By estimating frog ...
