Geography & Environment
San Francisco State University Geography & Environment
Course Syllabus – Spring 2014
GEOG/ENVS 600 (03): Environmental Problems & Solutions
MWF, 1:10-2:00 PM
36993/36788/3.0 units
H. Richard Hutton
“The earth is what we are talking about; accepting the earth, not owning the earth, not possessing the earth. The earth just as it is, abused, and exploited, and despised, and rejected, and fouled, and mined, and spat on…We owe everything to it.”
W. S. Merwin, poet (U.S.)
Classroom:
HSS 278
Office:
HSS 281
Office Phone:
338-7510
Email: hhutton@sfsu.edu Office Hours:
MW
Tue
12 Noon-1:00 PM
12:30-1:30 PM
Course Description: A holistic, spatial critique of prevailing environmental issues. The social reality (how people act and why), the impact formula (I=PxAxT) and Earth’s carrying capacity are examined.
Course Objectives: A liberal education is an approach to learning that empowers individuals and prepares them to deal with complexity, diversity, and change. It provides students with broad knowledge of the wider world (e.g. science, culture, and society) as well as in-depth study in a specific area of interest. A liberal education helps students develop a sense of social responsibility, as well as strong and transferable intellectual and practical skills such as communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings (American Association of Colleges and Universities).
Course Reading: There is no textbook for this course. Readings shall be posted on iLearn during the semester.
Method of Instruction: Lecture, readings and discussion.
Course Requirements
Grade Values
Date
1
Fact sheet
10 points
Wednesday, February 26
2
Midterm exam
15 points
Friday, March 14
3
Letter to humanity
10 points
Course Syllabus – Spring 2014
GEOG/ENVS 600 (03): Environmental Problems & Solutions
MWF, 1:10-2:00 PM
36993/36788/3.0 units
H. Richard Hutton
“The earth is what we are talking about; accepting the earth, not owning the earth, not possessing the earth. The earth just as it is, abused, and exploited, and despised, and rejected, and fouled, and mined, and spat on…We owe everything to it.”
W. S. Merwin, poet (U.S.)
Classroom:
HSS 278
Office:
HSS 281
Office Phone:
338-7510
Email: hhutton@sfsu.edu Office Hours:
MW
Tue
12 Noon-1:00 PM
12:30-1:30 PM
Course Description: A holistic, spatial critique of prevailing environmental issues. The social reality (how people act and why), the impact formula (I=PxAxT) and Earth’s carrying capacity are examined.
Course Objectives: A liberal education is an approach to learning that empowers individuals and prepares them to deal with complexity, diversity, and change. It provides students with broad knowledge of the wider world (e.g. science, culture, and society) as well as in-depth study in a specific area of interest. A liberal education helps students develop a sense of social responsibility, as well as strong and transferable intellectual and practical skills such as communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings (American Association of Colleges and Universities).
Course Reading: There is no textbook for this course. Readings shall be posted on iLearn during the semester.
Method of Instruction: Lecture, readings and discussion.
Course Requirements
Grade Values
Date
1
Fact sheet
10 points
Wednesday, February 26
2
Midterm exam
15 points
Friday, March 14
3
Letter to humanity
10 points