printer friendly pageEARTHSYS 106: World Food Economy (EARTHSYS 206, ECON 106, ECON 206, ESS 106, ESS 206)
The World Food Economy is a survey course that covers the economic and political dimensions of food production, consumption, and trade. The course focuses on food markets and food policy within a global context. It is comprised of three major sections: structural features (agronomic, technological, and economic) that determine the nature of domestic food systems; the role of domestic food and agricultural policies in international markets; and the integrating forces of international research, trade, and food aid in the world food economy. This 5-unit course entails a substantial group modeling project that is required for all students. Enrollment is by application only. The application is found at
https://economics.stanford.edu/undergraduate/forms. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis, and priority will be given to upper-level undergraduates who need the course for their major, and to graduate students pursuing work directly related to the course. The application submission period will close on March 15
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Naylor, R. (PI)
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Varkey, K. (TA)
EARTHSYS 109: Rethinking Meat: An Introduction to Alternative Proteins (EARTHSYS 209, ESS 103, ESS 203, ETHICSOC 107)
How do we feed a growing population in the face of climate change? Will Impossible Burgers become the new norm? Are you curious to learn about a frontier in bio- and chemical-engineering? Are you passionate about animal rights, human health, and sustainable agriculture? Learn about the environmental, ethical, and economic drivers behind the market for meat replacements. We'll take a deep dive into the science and technology used to develop emerging plant, fermentation and cell-based meat alternatives and explore the political challenges and behavioral adaptation needed to decrease meat consumption. Hear from entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovative startups developing sustainable and marketable alternative proteins through weekly guest lectures from industry leaders.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-2
EARTHSYS 110: Introduction to the Foundations of Contemporary Geophysics (GEOPHYS 110, GEOPHYS 215)
Introduction to the foundations of contemporary geophysics. Lectures link important topics in contemporary Geophysics ("What we study") to methods used to make progress on these topics ("How we study"). Topics range from plate tectonics to natural hazards; ice sheets to sustainability. For each topic, we focus is on how the interpretation of geophysical measurements (e.g., gravity, seismology, heat flow, electromagnetism and remote sensing) provides fundamental insight into the behavior of the Earth. The course will includes a required all-day Saturday field exercise Feb 02/10 (rain-date: 02/17). Prerequisite:
CME 100 or
MATH 51, or co-registration in either.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
EARTHSYS 111: Biology and Global Change (BIO 117, EARTHSYS 217, ESS 111)
The biological causes and consequences of anthropogenic and natural changes in the atmosphere, oceans, and terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. Topics: glacial cycles and marine circulation, greenhouse gases and climate change, tropical deforestation and species extinctions, and human population growth and resource use. Prerequisite: Biology or Human Biology core or
BIO 81 or graduate standing.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Peay, K. (PI)
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Bradley, K. (TA)
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Glickman, M. (TA)
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Instructors:
Peay, K. (PI)
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Bradley, K. (TA)
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Glickman, M. (TA)
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Molbak, L. (TA)
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Salvador, M. (TA)
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Utz, T. (TA)
EARTHSYS 112: Human Society and Environmental Change (EARTHSYS 212, ESS 112, HISTORY 103D)
Interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human-environment interactions with a focus on economics, policy, culture, history, and the role of the state. Prerequisite:
ECON 1.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Frank, Z. (PI)
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Aguirre, S. (TA)
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Calvo, M. (TA)
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Instructors:
Frank, Z. (PI)
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Aguirre, S. (TA)
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Calvo, M. (TA)
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Fine, J. (TA)
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Miller, R. (TA)
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Murran, A. (TA)
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Tandon, C. (TA)
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Venukanthan, S. (TA)
EARTHSYS 113: Earthquakes and Volcanoes (GEOPHYS 90)
Is the "Big One" overdue in California? What kind of damage would that cause? What can we do to reduce the impact of such hazards in urban environments? Does "fracking" cause earthquakes and are we at risk? Is the United States vulnerable to a giant tsunami? The geologic record contains evidence of volcanic super eruptions throughout Earth's history. What causes these gigantic explosive eruptions, and can they be predicted in the future? This course will address these and related issues. For non-majors and potential Earth scientists. No prerequisites. More information at:
https://stanford.box.com/s/zr8ar28efmuo5wtlj6gj2jbxle76r4lu
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Beroza, G. (PI)
EARTHSYS 114: Global Change and Emerging Infectious Disease (EARTHSYS 214, ESS 213, HUMBIO 114)
The changing epidemiological environment. How human-induced environmental changes, such as global warming, deforestation and land-use conversion, urbanization, international commerce, and human migration, are altering the ecology of infectious disease transmission, and promoting their re-emergence as a global public health threat. Case studies of malaria, cholera, hantavirus, plague, and HIV.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SMA, WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Jones, J. (PI)
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Barber, R. (TA)
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Cuevas, A. (TA)
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Instructors:
Jones, J. (PI)
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Barber, R. (TA)
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Cuevas, A. (TA)
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Gomez, X. (TA)
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Pesantez, S. (TA)
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Salvador, B. (TA)
EARTHSYS 119: Just Transitions Policy Lab (CSRE 155, URBANST 155)
Building off the work of the Stanford Coalition for Planning an Equitable 2035 (SCoPE), the just transitions policy lab will address transportation justice, housing justice, and labor equity concerns that have been identified by neighboring communities to Stanford and our service workers as part of local land use planning and policy processes. Building on the success of earlier housing justice policy lab initiatives, this course will support ongoing policy engagement in local land use planning process, including housing and transportation justice issues. Key concepts addressed will include environmental justice (EJ) and just transitions frameworks, as well as building awareness of the Bay Area housing crisis. The course will culminate in class projects that will involve working with community partners to address information gaps on worker experiences and housing and transportation needs. Sessions will prioritize 1) foundational concepts in environmental justice 2) current issues in our
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Building off the work of the Stanford Coalition for Planning an Equitable 2035 (SCoPE), the just transitions policy lab will address transportation justice, housing justice, and labor equity concerns that have been identified by neighboring communities to Stanford and our service workers as part of local land use planning and policy processes. Building on the success of earlier housing justice policy lab initiatives, this course will support ongoing policy engagement in local land use planning process, including housing and transportation justice issues. Key concepts addressed will include environmental justice (EJ) and just transitions frameworks, as well as building awareness of the Bay Area housing crisis. The course will culminate in class projects that will involve working with community partners to address information gaps on worker experiences and housing and transportation needs. Sessions will prioritize 1) foundational concepts in environmental justice 2) current issues in our community related to housing, transportation, and labor equity, 2) peer learning through collective engagement in readings and project planning, 4) community connections related to SCoPE initiatives that deepen existing relationships, and 5) policy analysis related to local land use planning processes. The teaching team will be accepting brief student applications for course participation prior to Winter quarter. To apply for this course, please fill out this google form:
https://forms.gle/SjdgWwzNBGP2uQYA6 Due December 8 at 11:59pm. Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center for Public Service.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Diver, S. (PI)
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Gupta, A. (SI)
EARTHSYS 120: Environmental Justice in California (EARTHSYS 220)
Although California is considered a National policy leader in environmental justice, communities across the state struggle for basic environmental rights. Through lectures, readings, and field trips, this course will analyze this contradiction by examining the development of environmental justice movements and environmental justice policy in California. The course will explore how California's political, social, and economic histories inform environmental justice struggles. We will study specific and intersecting challenges facing African American, Indigenous, Latinx, and AAPI communities. This course will include an introduction to theories, such as de-growth and Municipalism, applied in strategies for environmental justice; as well as, analyses of topics ranging from agricultural labor, incarceration, extractive industries, and environmental justice in Silicon Valley.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Montague, D. (PI)
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Gomez, X. (TA)
EARTHSYS 123: Tribal Food Sovereignty (NATIVEAM 123)
Connections: Tribal Food Systems and Indigenous Food Sovereignty¿ will explore Indigenous food systems and implications on land, environment, community and Individual health of Indigenous peoples of North America, pre-contact to present, Indigenous responses to western colonial models of eating and living, challenges to Indigenous food sovereignty initiatives and implications for 'present' understandings of food, food production, and relationships with collective resources such as water, land, and people. Students will be exposed to Indigenous food sovereignty advocates, protectors, and thinkers, as well as, hands on activities along with practical grant writing skills.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Briones, V. (PI)
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