ENVS 11200-01 SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES 2a
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Paula Turkon, Administrative Annex 117, Ext. 4-3280, pturkon@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 30
OBJECTIVES: Course informs students on sustainability by using systems thinking approaches to examine the connection between the four primary components of sustainability: economic, environmental, social equity and health. Students will research sustainability practices on campus and in the community and propose sustainable solutions for various scenarios.
STUDENTS: Intended for all students.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture.
GRADING: Based on attendance, participation, tests and project work.
ENVS 11400-01 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THE FORMER USSR NS
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: TBD
ENROLLMENT: 30
OBJECTIVES: Course informs students on environmental issues specific to the former Russian Empire. Issues of industrial pollution, energy (especially natural gas and nuclear), land and resource use and food production will be examined within historical and political context of communism, political tyranny and subsequent independence, democracy, economic collapse and restructuring. Ukraine will be used as a case study, including how potential inclusion in the European Union affects environmental conditions and policy.
STUDENTS: Intended for all students.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture.
ENVS 12100-01 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: LECTURE LA NS 2a
4 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Anne Stork, CNS 167, Ext. 4-3575, astork@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 36
OBJECTIVES: This course will focus on the scientific principles and technological advances fundamental to understanding human impact on the environment. Discussion of how human activities modify the environment and how technology contributes to as well as reduces this impact. Topics include applications of biotechnology to biodiversity loss, chemical and biological waste remediation, water treatment and purification, and renewable energy sources and technologies. An interdisciplinary approach ties together the political, social, economic, and ethical aspects of environmental studies and science. Strong global perspective.
STUDENTS: Intended for Environmental Science & Studies majors but open to others with a serious interest.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture.
ENVS 12100-02-04 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: LABORATORY
0 CREDIT
INSTRUCTOR: Anne Stork
ENROLLMENT: 12
OBJECTIVES: Field and laboratory exploration of concepts addressed in ENVS 12100 Lecture above.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lab
ENVS 20200-01 TOPICS IN SUSTAINABILITY: PROJECTS IN SUSTAINABILITY
4 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Elan Shapiro, 275-0249, eshapiro@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 18
PREREQUISITES: One ENVS course (ideally with significant sustainability focus) and one social science course (ideally with significant community focus).
OBJECTIVES: This intensively experiential course will enable students to deepen their understanding of sustainable community development through hands-on project-based learning as well as training in skills for effective community interactions. It is designed to positively address community sustainability needs through close engagement with community educators, leaders, and residents. The Projects (6-7 hours a week) will be based at IC, Ecovillage at Ithaca, and in the wider Ithaca community and cover areas such as food security, permaculture design implementation, home energy conservation, and fostering multicultural alliances. The project skills trainings (Tuesday mornings), following introductory sessions on community sustainability strategies, include: cultural competency and cross-cultural communication, action research, popular education, social marketing, interviewing, group facilitation, constructive feedback, and shared leadership).
FORMAT AND STYLE: Community and campus-based team projects, skills trainings, feedback sessions between groups, journals, presentations.
REQUIREMENTS: Regular, prompt attendance and contribution to all course components; Short weekly readings; Personal/Project Journals; Demonstration of skill development through class leadership opportunities; Community-based Team Projects (teams of 3 or 4) with community guides, including presentations to the class and the community; Final reflective writing assignment during exam week.
GRADING: Based on attendance, participation, and quality of project work, skill development, reflections, and presentations.
ENVS 30100-01-05 ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
1-4 CREDITS
INSTRUCTORS:
Section 01: Susan Allen-Gil, CNS 253, Ext. 4-1066, sallen@ithaca.edu
Section 02: Susan Swensen, CNS 254, Ext. 4-3511, sswensen@ithaca.edu
Section 03: Michael Smith, 320 Muller Center, Ext. 4-1290, mismith@ithaca.edu
Section 04: Jason Hamilton, CNS 252, Ext. 4-1439, jhamilton@ithaca.edu
Section 05: Leann Kanda, CNS 159, Ext. 4-3986, lkanda@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 5 each section
PREREQUISITES: At least two courses required of the major in Environmental Studies or Environmental Science and permission of instructor.
OBJECTIVES: For students who desire hands-on research in issues relating to sustainability and the environment. Research can involve participation in continuing projects or new, student-proposed projects. Students will work closely with a faculty member to guide their study.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Independent research.
REQUIREMENTS: Varies, depending on professor.
GRADING: Varies, depending on professor.
ENVS 37100-01 NATURAL RESOURCES ECOLOGY NS
3 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Jason Hamilton, CNS 252, 4-1439, jhamilton@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 20
PREREQUISITES: BIOL 27100; or two courses in Environmental Studies & Sciences; or permission of instructor
OBJECTIVES: Be prepared to go outside and get your hands dirty! This course is a hands-on Learning-by-Doing experience in management of natural resources. Focusing on theory and application, students will actively participate in day to day stewardship of Ithaca College Natural Areas in collaboration with I.C’s faculty land manager. Students will learn ecological theory and how it applies to real world problems. Using this foundation, students will manage, produce and sell maple syrup, edible mushrooms, edible and medicinal plants, and other non-timber forest products. In addition we will participate in such projects as wildlife monitoring through tracks and sign, management of endangered species and invasive species of the finger lakes area, monitoring and habitat improvement of wetland plants and animals, assessment and management of forest diseases and insect outbreaks, sustainable nature reserve design that integrates human communities as stakeholders, and the interplay of exploitation of abiotic resources such as natural gas with goals of sound land management.
STUDENTS: Intended primarily for students in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, and Biology.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Combined lecture and lab.
ENVS 45000-01 CAPSTONE SEMINAR: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/STUDIES
4 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Paula Turkon, Administrative Annex 117, Ext. 4-3280, pturkon@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 12
PREREQUISITE: Junior or Senior standing
OBJECTIVE: This course will serve as the capstone course for Environmental Studies majors, a requirement for graduation. This is an integrative course that encourages majors to apply previously learned ideas and concepts to a specific area of environmental inquiry or a particular environmental problem. Common to all capstone seminars is class involvement in a rigorous research agenda, drawing on methodologies from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Students are encouraged to move out of the classroom to conduct research projects. Public presentation of research findings is strongly encouraged.
STUDENTS: Primarily Environmental Studies majors.
FORMAT AND STYLE: Lecture, lab work, class discussion, student presentations, several field trips.
REQUIREMENTS: Written assignments, in-class presentations, major research project.
GRADING: Regular attendance, class participation; quality of written papers, presentations, research projects and processes.
ENVS 49000-01 INDEPENDENT STUDY: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/STUDIES LA
1-4 CREDITS
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Allen-Gil, CNS 253, Ext. 4-1066, sallen@ithaca.edu
ENROLLMENT: 5
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor
OBJECTIVES: The program of study may be a reading program of materials of special interest to the student or one involving developing and executing a research project on a specific topic. Reading or research is undertaken under faculty direction.
