Envmt 35: Introduction to Urban Agroecology
Prof. Elizabeth Boegel. Tuesday, 9:00-2:50
Introduction to the expanding production and distribution of healthy food and environmentally sustainable agriculture in and near cities: Organic and intensive agriculture, field methods, policy, economy, ecology, and equity.
Envmt 476F: Occupational Work Experience in Environmental Management and Technology
Prof. Greg Vose. Dates/Times TBD
Supervised employment in Environmental Management and Technology or a related field: Extension of classroom learning to the job site. The employment must be related to the student’s educational or occupational goals. Each 75 hours of paid work equals one unit, while each 60 hours of non-paid work equals one unit.
Envmt 39C: Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Prof. Kim Chacon. Mon/Wed, 11:00-1:45
Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management: Identification and acquisition of GIS data; assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS); spatial analysis and modeling with GIS. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in GEOG 14.
Envmt 60E: Natural History of the Bay Area: Biogeorgaphy
Prof. Greg Vose. Selected Saturdays 9-5:30
Exploration of the major habitat types of the Bay Area: Salt water, fresh water, coasts, tidelands, uplands, and mountain peaks, patterns in nature, the historical and ecological factors of the distribution of biodiversity over geological and contemporary timescales.
Lanht 28: Permaculture Design
Prof. Elizabeth Boegel. Thurs, 9 - 2:50
Strategies and techniques of applied ecology/permaculture design and application for designing livable human communities: Observation of natural patterns, gardening in urban settings, water and nutrient recycling in the landscape, and an introduction to the Bay Area bioregion; emphasis on permaculture ethics and principles, soil fertility, composting, and synergistic plant associations.
Biol 5: Botany
Prof. Greg Vose. Mon/Wed 3-5:45
Introductory study of botany: Structure, physiology, genetics, ecology, and uses of plants. Laboratory work emphasizes microscopy, physiology experiments, and field identification.