Special Topics in Environmental Studies

Catalog description

Every quarter, a variety of one–unit seminars are offered on contemporary environmental topics. This course provides students with an opportunity to earn 1 quarter unit with a combination of class time (approximately 8 hours) and independent study or community action (approximately 22 hours). The course work includes face-to-face instruction, use of online resources, field trips or service learning options. Students select areas of interest that may include, but not limited to, history, natural history, resources, and characteristics of the marine environment, geology, resource management and policies. Students will initially meet as a group to plan individual inquiries. Individual inquiries are supported by SAKAI resources such as journals (blogs ), discussion forums and reference lists. The course enables each student to focus on a particular area of interest and then study it by reading, viewing, visiting or participating. Completed inquiries are submitted electronically using Sakai, YouTube links or other sites that enable feedback.