Envmt 2: Introduction to Sustainable Environmental Systems
Prof. Greg Vose. Mon/Wed, 12:30-3:15 pm.
Interdisciplinary study of the impact of human civilization on the earth’s major ecological systems: Issues examined in historic, contemporary, and future settings, including both Western and non-Western contexts; material presented from a theoretical point of view, with a focus on core concepts and methods related to ecology, sustainability, human population, natural resources, wastes and pollution; reflection of how human economic, political, and ethical behaviors are inextricably interwoven with the environment; and presentation of environmental career options.
Lanht 76: Edible Landscaping
Prof. Elizabeth Boegel. Wed, 9 - 2:50.
Use of food-producing plants in the constructed landscape for homeowners, renters, school gardens, community gardens, senior centers, and micro-farms.
Envmt 44: Introduction to Creek and Watershed Restoration: General Aspects
Prof. Joshua Bradt. Wed (online), 6 - 8:50 pm
Principles and practices in the restoration and monitoring of creeks and watersheds: Global water cycle and atmospheric circulation; basic hydrological principles and processes including erosion, flooding, and deposition of sediment.
Envmt 57: Park Operations: Concepts and Practices
Profs. David Zuckermann. and Claudia Munoz. Thurs, 6 - 8:50 pm; 9 - 3:30 every other Saturday
Introduction to common practices in managing public parks and open spaces in the areas of Administration, Visitor Services, Resource Protection and Facilities Maintenance.
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 29: Introduction to Biodiversity
Prof. Greg Vose. Tues/Thurs, 3 - 5:50 pm.
Introduction to biology emphasizing chiefly the evolution, adaptations, and classification of life forms from bacteria to animals: Identification of groups of organisms and the most common species; lesser emphasis on cellular and molecular biology and genetics.