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ESS 230: Pursuing Sustainability: Managing Complex Social Environmental Systems (SUST 210)

This course considers and utilizes systems frameworks and models for thinking about and pursuing sustainability (defined by the goal of inclusive intra- and intergenerational well-being) in complex, adaptive, intertwined social-environmental systems. It argues that meeting the goal of sustainability requires drawing on assets (or resources) from five major groups ? human, social, manufactured, natural and knowledge capital assets ? while at the same time building and sustaining them over time. The course illustrates, using lectures, readings, and case study analyses, why analyzing and managing those assets within complex and dynamic integrated systems is challenging, and discusses the characteristics of complex systems that make achieving sustainability goals so challenging. It provides an overview of how to intervene in complex systems to pursue sustainability, including visioning, collaboration, and change theories; governing for sustainability; and strategies, tools, and metrics tha more »
This course considers and utilizes systems frameworks and models for thinking about and pursuing sustainability (defined by the goal of inclusive intra- and intergenerational well-being) in complex, adaptive, intertwined social-environmental systems. It argues that meeting the goal of sustainability requires drawing on assets (or resources) from five major groups ? human, social, manufactured, natural and knowledge capital assets ? while at the same time building and sustaining them over time. The course illustrates, using lectures, readings, and case study analyses, why analyzing and managing those assets within complex and dynamic integrated systems is challenging, and discusses the characteristics of complex systems that make achieving sustainability goals so challenging. It provides an overview of how to intervene in complex systems to pursue sustainability, including visioning, collaboration, and change theories; governing for sustainability; and strategies, tools, and metrics that assist with the pursuit of sustainability goals. The course draws on readings from one core text (Matson et al. 2016) as well as from a variety of other published literature and case studies. Priority given to SUST students. Enrollment open to seniors and graduate students only. Please contact Bhe Balde (ebalde@stanford.edu) for permission code.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3
Instructors: Matson, P. (PI) ; Sotnik, G. (PI) ; Fowler, L. (TA) ; Wood, C. (TA)

ESS 246A: Atmosphere, Ocean, and Climate Dynamics: The Atmospheric Circulation (CEE 161I, CEE 261I, EARTHSYS 146A)

Introduction to the physics governing the circulation of the atmosphere and ocean and their control on climate with emphasis on the atmospheric circulation. Topics include the global energy balance, the greenhouse effect, the vertical and meridional structure of the atmosphere, dry and moist convection, the equations of motion for the atmosphere and ocean, including the effects of rotation, and the poleward transport of heat by the large-scale atmospheric circulation and storm systems. Prerequisites: MATH 51 or CME100 and PHYSICS 41.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3
Instructors: O'Neill, M. (PI) ; Alvarado-Anderson, C. (TA) ; Balakrishna, A. (TA) ; Regibeau-Rockett, L. (TA)

ESS 275: Nitrogen in the Marine Environment (OCEANS 275)

The goal of this seminar course is to explore current topics in marine nitrogen cycle. We will explore a variety of processes, including primary production, nitrogen fixation, nitrification, denitrification, and anaerobic ammonia oxidation, and their controls. We will use the book Nitrogen in the Marine Environment and supplement with student-led discussions of recent literature. A variety of biomes, spatial and temporal scales, and methodologies for investigation will be discussed.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1-2 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 4 units total)
Instructors: Casciotti, K. (PI)

ESS 292: Directed Individual Study in Earth System Science

Under supervision of an Earth System Science faculty member on a subject of mutual interest.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-10 | Repeatable 10 times (up to 10 units total)
Instructors: Fendorf, S. (PI) ; Maher, K. (PI) ; Wilson, E. (PI) ; Wong-Parodi, G. (PI)

ESS 305: Climate Change: An Earth Systems Perspective

This is an introductory graduate-level course that is intended to provide an overview of leading-edge research topics in the area of climate change. Lectures introduce the physical, biogeochemical, ecological, and human dimensions of climate change, with emphasis on understanding climate change from an Earth System perspective (e.g., nonlinearities, feedbacks, thresholds, tipping points, resilience, vulnerability, risk). The emphasis is on providing an initial introduction to the process by which researchers pose questions and analyze and interpret results.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1-2
Instructors: Hoyt, A. (PI)

ESS 308: Carbon Dioxide and Methane Removal, Utilization, and Sequestration (EARTHSYS 308, ENERGY 308, ENVRES 295, ME 308)

This is a seminar on carbon dioxide and methane removal, utilization, and sequestration options, and their role in decarbonizing the global energy system. This course will cover topics including the global carbon balance, utilizing atmospheric carbon in engineered solutions, recycling and sequestering fossil-based carbon, and enhancing natural carbon sinks. The multidisciplinary lectures and discussions will cover elements of technology, economics, policy and social acceptance, and will be led by a series of guest lecturers.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1

ESS 400: Graduate Research

Independent study and thesis research under the supervision of a faculty member in the Earth System Science department. On registration, students designate faculty member and agreed-upon units. The course involves regular meetings with the faculty advisor both in person and remotely. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-15 | Repeatable for credit

ESS 802: TGR Dissertation

TGR Dissertation
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 0 | Repeatable for credit
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