printer friendly pageEARTHSYS 46N: Exploring the Critical Interface between the Land and Monterey Bay: Elkhorn Slough (ESS 46N)
Preference to freshmen. Field trips to sites in the Elkhorn Slough, a small agriculturally impacted estuary that opens into Monterey Bay, a model ecosystem for understanding the complexity of estuaries, and one of California's last remaining coastal wetlands. Readings include Jane Caffrey's "Changes in a California Estuary: A Profile of Elkhorn Slough". Basics of biogeochemistry, microbiology, oceanography, ecology, pollution, and environmental management.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Francis, C. (PI)
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Bullington, J. (TA)
EARTHSYS 47: Introduction to Research in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BIO 47)
The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of how to conduct biological research, using a topic in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Plant Biology as a practical example. This includes the complete scientific process: assessing background literature, generating testable hypotheses, learning techniques for field- and lab-based data collection, analyzing data using appropriate statistical methods, and, finally, writing and sharing your results. To build these skills, this course will focus on nectar microbes at Stanford's nearby Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. Students, working in teams, will develop novel research hypotheses and execute the necessary experiments and measurements to test these hypotheses. The capstone of the course is an oral presentation of student teams' research findings, as well as a research paper written in the style of a peer-reviewed journal article. Labs will be completed both on campus and at Jasper Ridge. Although there are no pre-requisites to enroll in the class, it will be helpful if you have already taken
BIO 81 or
HUMBIO 2A. IMPORTANT NOTE: Satisfies WIM requirement in Biology but must be taken for a letter grade.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
EARTHSYS 56: Understanding and Imagining Sustainable Food Systems
What does resilient and sustainable agriculture look like? How do we provide people with enough nutritious food that they enjoy eating? What does a community-centered food system even look like - and what's stopping us from creating it? This discussion-based course examines these questions, drawing on a variety of sources to give students an introduction to sustainable food and agriculture. Over the course of the quarter, students will explore what modern farming practices look like and begin to understand the forces that have shaped what and how we eat. This course will approach each topic with an imaginative lens, asking not only what methods and practices are currently in place, but also exploring what could be possible. Content includes indigenous farming practices and food sovereignty, rural and urban food landscapes, food insecurity and nutrition assistance programs, the Farm Bill, technology, and more. Students taking the course for 1 unit will complete the required readings, a short discussion post, and join for an in-class discussion. The 2-unit option additionally includes a project where students will design a plan for a small-scale farm that addresses some aspect of the course (eg. food insecurity or technology in farming).
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-2
Instructors:
Archie, P. (PI)
;
Lynch, A. (SI)
EARTHSYS 100A: Introduction to Data Science for Geoscience (EPS 6)
(Formerly
GEOLSCI 6) This course provides an overview of the most relevant areas of data science to address geoscientific challenges and questions as they pertain to the environment, earth resources & hazards. The focus lies on the methods that treat common characters of geoscientific data: multivariate, multi-scale, compositional, geospatial and space-time. In addition, the course will treat those statistical method that allow a quantification of the human dimension by looking at quantifying impact on humans (e.g. hazards, contamination) and how humans impact the environment (e.g. contamination, land use). The course focuses on developing skills that are not covered in traditional statistics and machine learning courses. Change of Department Name: Earth and Planetary Science (Formerly Geologic Sciences).
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 9 units total)
EARTHSYS 101: Energy and the Environment (ENERGY 101)
Energy use in modern society and the consequences of current and future energy use patterns. Case studies illustrate resource estimation, engineering analysis of energy systems, and options for managing carbon emissions. Focus is on energy definitions, use patterns, resource estimation, pollution.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Azevedo, I. (PI)
;
Durlofsky, L. (PI)
;
Beck, M. (TA)
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Instructors:
Azevedo, I. (PI)
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Durlofsky, L. (PI)
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Beck, M. (TA)
;
Nairn, I. (TA)
;
Venukanthan, S. (TA)
EARTHSYS 101C: Science for Conservation Policy: Meeting California's Pledge to Protect 30% by 2030 (BIO 101)
California has set the ambitious goal of conserving 30% of its lands and waters by the year 2030. In this course, students will develop science-based recommendations to help policymakers reach this '30 by 30' goal. Through lectures, labs, and field trips, students will gain practical skills in ecology, protected area design in the face of climate change, and science communication. Students will apply these skills to analyze real-world data, formulate conservation recommendations, and communicate their findings in verbal and written testimony to policymakers. Prerequisites:
BIO 81 or BIO/
EARTHSYS 105 or BIO/
EARTHSYS 111 or instructor approval.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR
EARTHSYS 102: Fundamentals of Renewable Power (ENERGY 102)
Do you want a much better understanding of renewable power technologies? Did you know that wind and solar are the fastest growing forms of electricity generation? Are you interested in hearing about the most recent, and future, designs for green power? Do you want to understand what limits power extraction from renewable resources and how current designs could be improved? This course dives deep into these and related issues for wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, tidal and wave power technologies. We welcome all student, from non-majors to MBAs and grad students. If you are potentially interested in an energy or environmental related major, this course is particularly useful.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER:DB-EngrAppSci
EARTHSYS 103: Understand Energy (CEE 107A, CEE 207A, ENERGY 107A, ENERGY 207A)
NOTE: This course will be taught in-person on main campus, lectures are recorded and available asynchronously. Energy is the number one contributor to climate change and has significant consequences for our society, political system, economy, and environment. Energy is also a fundamental driver of human development and opportunity. In taking this course, students will not only understand the fundamentals of each energy resource - including significance and potential, conversion processes and technologies, drivers and barriers, policy and regulation, and social, economic, and environmental impacts - students will also be able to put this in the context of the broader energy system. Both depletable and renewable energy resources are covered, including oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, biomass and biofuel, hydroelectric, wind, solar thermal and photovoltaics (PV), geothermal, and ocean energy, with cross-cutting topics including electricity, storage, climate change and greenhouse gas emiss
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NOTE: This course will be taught in-person on main campus, lectures are recorded and available asynchronously. Energy is the number one contributor to climate change and has significant consequences for our society, political system, economy, and environment. Energy is also a fundamental driver of human development and opportunity. In taking this course, students will not only understand the fundamentals of each energy resource - including significance and potential, conversion processes and technologies, drivers and barriers, policy and regulation, and social, economic, and environmental impacts - students will also be able to put this in the context of the broader energy system. Both depletable and renewable energy resources are covered, including oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, biomass and biofuel, hydroelectric, wind, solar thermal and photovoltaics (PV), geothermal, and ocean energy, with cross-cutting topics including electricity, storage, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), sustainability, green buildings, energy efficiency, transportation, and the developing world. The 4 unit course includes lecture and in-class discussion, readings and videos, homework assignments, one on-campus field trip during lecture time and two off-campus field trips with brief report assignments. Off-campus field trips to wind farms, solar farms, nuclear power plants, natural gas power plants, hydroelectric dams, etc. Enroll for 5 units to also attend the Workshop, an interactive discussion section on cross-cutting topics that meets once per week for 80 minutes (Mondays, 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM). Open to all: pre-majors and majors, with any background! Website:
https://understand-energy-course.stanford.edu/
CEE 107S/207S Understand Energy: Essentials is a shorter (3 unit) version of this course, offered summer quarter. Students should not take both for credit. Prerequisites: Algebra.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 3-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Gragg, D. (PI)
;
Stasio, K. (PI)
;
Woodward, J. (PI)
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Instructors:
Gragg, D. (PI)
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Stasio, K. (PI)
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Woodward, J. (PI)
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Blackwell, E. (TA)
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Budd, H. (TA)
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Choudhary, D. (TA)
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Kelley, B. (TA)
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Underwood, S. (TA)
EARTHSYS 105A: Ecology and Natural History of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (BIO 105A)
The Ecology and Natural History of the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is an upper-division course that aims to help students learn ecology and natural history using a 'living laboratory,' the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. The course's central goal is that, as a community of learning, we examine 'via introductory discussions, followed by hands-on experiences in the field' the scientific basis of ecological research, archaeology, edaphology, geology, species interactions, land management, and multidisciplinary environmental education. The first 10 sessions that compose the academic program are led by the instructors, faculty (world-experts on the themes of each session), and JRBP staff. In addition, this 20-week class (winter and spring quarters) trains students to become JRBP Docents that will join the Jasper Ridge education affiliates community. Completion of both Winter (
BIO 105A) and Spring (
BIO 105B) sequence training program is required to join the Ecology and Natural History of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve course.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
EARTHSYS 105B: Ecology and Natural History of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (BIO 105B)
The Ecology and Natural History of the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve is an upper-division course that aims to help students learn ecology and natural history using a 'living laboratory,' the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. The course's central goal is that, as a community of learning, we examine 'via introductory discussions, followed by hands-on experiences in the field' the scientific basis of ecological research, archaeology, edaphology, geology, species interactions, land management, and multidisciplinary environmental education. The first 10 sessions that compose the academic program are led by the instructors, faculty (world-experts on the themes of each session), and JRBP staff. In addition, this 20-week class (winter and spring quarters) trains students to become JRBP Docents that will join the Jasper Ridge education affiliates community. Completion of both Winter (
BIO 105A) and Spring (
BIO 105B) sequence training program is required to join the Ecology and Natural History of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve course.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
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