printer friendly pageEARTHSYS 100A: Data Science for Geoscience (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.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 9 units total)
Instructors:
Caers, J. (PI)
;
Wang, L. (TA)
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. Recommended:
MATH 21 or 42.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
EARTHSYS 105A: Ecology and Natural History of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve (BIO 105A)
Ecology and Natural History of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve an upper-division course, aims to help student learn ecology and natural history using a living laboratory, the Jasper Ridge Preserve. The courses 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, hydrology, species interactions, land management, and multidisciplinary environmental education. The 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 class trains students to become JRBP Docents that therefore join the Jasper Ridge education affiliates community. nnAfter completing this course and as new affiliates of Jasper Ridge, participants will be able to lead research-focused educational tours, assist with classes and research, and attend continuing education activities available to members of the JRBP community.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
EARTHSYS 106B: Sustainable and Equitable Water Management (EARTHSYS 206B, GEOPHYS 106, GEOPHYS 206)
California has committed itself to sustainable groundwater management, with passage of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in 2014, and safe drinking water access for all, with California's Human Right to Water Act in 2012. Yet, groundwater overdraft continues while over 1 million residents lack access to safe drinking water. Working with a water agency in the San Joaquin Valley, we will explore feedback loops between the two Acts and develop a plan for water management that meet the co-equal objectives of sustainable and equitable resource governance. We will work with "big" and "small" data, exploring the possibilities but also the limitations of using publicly available data for assessment and monitoring. The course will include guest speakers and interaction with public agencies and other key stakeholders.nThis is a Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
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:
Casciotti, K. (PI)
;
Vitousek, P. (PI)
;
Francisco, T. (TA)
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Instructors:
Casciotti, K. (PI)
;
Vitousek, P. (PI)
;
Francisco, T. (TA)
;
Harris, M. (TA)
;
Saiz, G. (TA)
EARTHSYS 123A: Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions (EARTHSYS 223, ESS 123, ESS 223)
How do ecosystems respond to climate, and how do ecosystems influence climate? Covers the role of the terrestrial land surface in earth's climate system, including among others photosynthesis, transpiration, greenhouse gasses, radiation, and atmospheric water vapor. For each of these topics, attention is paid to both the underlying processes and how they can be mathematically represented in earth system models. Instruments and techniques used to measure these processes are also discussed, and, where appropriate, demonstrated.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Konings, A. (PI)
;
Campolo, J. (TA)
EARTHSYS 131: Pathways in Sustainability Careers (EARTH 131)
Interactive, seminar-style sessions expose students to diverse career pathways in sustainability. Professionals from a variety of careers discuss their work, their career development and decision-points in their career pathways, as well as life style aspects of their choices.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Bangert, F. (PI)
;
Saltzman, J. (PI)
EARTHSYS 137: Concepts and Analytic Skills for the Social Sector (URBANST 132)
How to develop and grow innovative not-for-profit organizations and for-profit enterprises which have the primary goal of solving social and environmental problems. Topics include organizational mission, strategy, market/user analysis, communications, funding, recruitment and impact evaluation. Perspectives from the field of social entrepreneurship, design thinking and social change organizing. Opportunities and limits of using methods from the for-profit sector to meet social goals. Focus is on integrating theory with practical applications, including several case exercises and simulations.One-day practicum where students advise an actual social impact organization. Enrollment limited to 20. Prerequisite:consent of instructor. Email lalitvak@stanford.edu
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
| Repeatable
10 times
(up to 40 units total)
Instructors:
Litvak, L. (PI)
;
Meyers, A. (TA)
EARTHSYS 141: Remote Sensing of the Oceans (EARTHSYS 241, ESS 141, ESS 241, GEOPHYS 141)
How to observe and interpret physical and biological changes in the oceans using satellite technologies. Topics: principles of satellite remote sensing, classes of satellite remote sensors, converting radiometric data into biological and physical quantities, sensor calibration and validation, interpreting large-scale oceanographic features.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Arrigo, K. (PI)
;
Payne, C. (TA)
EARTHSYS 143H: Quantitative methods for marine ecology and conservation (BIOHOPK 143H, BIOHOPK 243H, CEE 164H, CEE 264H, EARTHSYS 243H)
The goal of this course is to learn the foundations of ecological modelling with a specific (but not exclusive) focus on marine conservation and sustainable exploitation of renewable resources. Students will be introduced to a range of methods ¿ from basic to advanced ¿to characterize population structure, conduct demographic analyses, estimate extinction risk, identify temporal trends and spatial patterns, quantify the effect of environmental determinants and anthropogenic pressures on the dynamics of marine populations, describe the potential for adaptation to climate change. This course will emphasize learning by doing, and will rely heavily on practical computer laboratories, in R and/or Phyton, based on data from our own research activities or peer reviewed publications. Students with a background knowledge of statistics, programming and calculus will be most welcome.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-FR
Instructors:
De Leo, G. (PI)
;
Goodman, M. (TA)
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