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EARTHSYS 178: The Ethics of Environmental Choices (EARTHSYS 278, PHIL 178A, PHIL 278A)

(Formerly PHIL 278/378.) The institutional and individual dimensions of environmental choices. On the institutional side, examine externalities, the tragedy of the commons, sustainable development and environmental policy. On the individual side, discuss individual responsibility, intrinsic value, and moral pluralism. Focus is on decision making including the role of risk analysis, the rate of discount for effects on future generations, cost-benefit analysis, and scientific epistemology.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
Instructors: Satz, D. (PI)

EARTHSYS 180B: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Agriculture

Field-based training in ecologically sound agricultural practices at the Stanford Community Farm. Weekly lessons, field work, and group projects. Field trips to educational farms in the area. Topics include: soils, composting, irrigation techniques, IPM, basic plant anatomy and physiology, weeds, greenhouse management, and marketing.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA | Repeatable for credit

EARTHSYS 181: Concepts of Urban Agriculture (EARTHSYS 281)

For advanced undergraduates and graduate students from all fields. Seminar. Current status of and potential for global urban agriculture. Topics include: environmental and economic dimensions of urban food production and sourcing; city policy and land-use planning; and an ecosystem services approach to urban agriculture. Developed and developing world contexts. Two field trips to nearby cities; guest lectures; case studies; group projects. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Enrollment is limited. Enrollment permissions will be determined after first class meeting.
Terms: Win | Units: 3

EARTHSYS 184: Climate and Agriculture (EARTHSYS 284, EESS 184, EESS 284)

The effects of climate change on global food and agricultural systems. Climate assessment and socioeconomic modeling approaches to quantify the impacts of climate on agro-ecosystems and society. Enrollment limited to 25; priority to graduate students, seniors, and juniors. Prerequisites: ECON 106/206.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA

EARTHSYS 199: Honors Program in Earth Systems

Honors Program in Earth Systems
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-9 | Repeatable for credit

EARTHSYS 205: Political Economy of Energy Policy

Theoretical frameworks used by political scientists, sociologists, economists, and other intellectuals to understand how societies make and implement public policies related to energy and how the energy industry responds. Topics include theories of the state, monopoly and regulation, public choice, organizational behavior, international agreements, and innovation. Applications of those theories to energy policy issues, such as ethanol, climate change, energy security, the role of national oil companies in the world oil market, the functioning of OPEC, and the California electricity crisis. Prerequisite: application.
Last offered: Winter 2009

EARTHSYS 210: Senior Seminar

Terms: Win | Units: 3

EARTHSYS 211: Fundamentals of Modeling

Simulation models are a powerful tool for environmental research, if used properly. The major concepts and techniques for building and evaluating models. Topics include model calibration, model selection, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis, and Monte Carlo and bootstrap methods. Emphasis is on gaining hands-on experience using the R programming language. Prerequisite: asic knowledge of nnstatistics.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: Lobell, D. (PI)

EARTHSYS 231: Communicating Environmental Research Using Narratives and Stories (EARTHSYS 131, EESS 131, EESS 231)

Creative strategies by which earth scientists can overcome impediments to scientific literacy. Construction of stories and narratives out of research. The role of imagination and cognitive perception in environmental issues. Barriers and problems that arise in risk and science awareness. Connections between environmentalism and environmental science. Environmental issues in fictional narratives. The responsible function for earth scientists in public debates. Reflections on the role of science in current and future issues likely to involve members outside of science. Priority given to students seeking degrees in the School of Earth Sciences.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1

EARTHSYS 232: Energy and Climate Cooperation in the Western Hemisphere (EARTHSYS 132, INTNLREL 146A, IPS 263)

Current political dynamics in major western hemisphere fossil fuel producers in N. America, the Andean region, the Southern Cone of S. America, and Trinidad and Tobago. The potential for developing sustainable alternative energy resources in the western hemisphere for export particularly biofuels, and its impact on agricultural policy, environmental protection, and food prices. The feasibility of creating regional energy security rings such as the proposed N. American Energy Security and Prosperity Partnership.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4
Instructors: O'Keefe, T. (PI)
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