Envmt 2: Introduction to Sustainable Systems
Prof. Gregory Vose. Mondays and Wednesdays 12:00 - 2:45.
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.
Envmt 5: Bay Area Food Culture
Prof. Elizabeth Boegel. Thursdays 9:00 - 1:50.
Food systems and food cultures of the Bay Area: Field trips and case studies of area gardens designed by people of different cultures, documenting the cultural diversity of food and gardens through multiple media.
Envmt 35: Introduction to Urban Agroecology
Prof. Elizabeth Boegel. Tuesdays 9 - 1:50.
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 60A: Natural History of the Bay Area: The Local Parks
Prof. David Zuckermann. Short course starting March 15, with field trips on Fridays.
Survey of the natural history of the Bay Area: Climate, geology, geologic history, geomorphology, flora and fauna of selected Bay Area parks.
Envmt 39C: Geographical Information Systems Applications
Prof. Kimberly Chacon. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 - 11:45.
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 57: Park Operations: Concepts and Practices
Profs. David Zuckermann and Claudia Munoz. Thursdays, 6 - 9 pm, and every other Saturday 9 - 2:40.
Introduction to common practices in managing public parks and open spaces in the areas of Administration, Visitor Services, Resource Protection and Facilities Maintenance.
Envmt 80A: Raptors of Central California and the Bay Area.
Prof. Clayton Anderson. 8-Week class starting Wednesday, January 22 from 6-9, and field sessions TBD.
Introduction to the basic biology of birds with an emphasis on hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, owls, vultures and other raptors of Central California and the Bay Area: Identification, classification, evolution, migration and ecology of the raptors; field sessions in outstanding fall migration and overwintering areas presenting these birds in their natural habitats.
Biol 29: Introduction to Biodiversity
Prof. Gregory Vose. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 - 4:45.
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.