Environmental Conservation: Resource Management
Environmental Conservation: Resource ManagementGeography 226, Section 01Fall 2014 – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:35 PM to 6:50 PMHunter North 1022InstructorEmailOfficeOffice HoursMichael Dorschmd252@hunter.cuny.eduHN 103212:45-1:45 PMCourse DescriptionThis course introduces students to environmental studies with a focus on themanagement of resources. The course will examine issues pertaining tosustaining our resource base (biodiversity, food, soil, water, and energy) andhow humans have impacted these key elements of the natural system. Thelectures are divided into three sections. In the first section we will learn keyconcepts regarding the discipline of Environmental Science as well asenvironmental sustainability. In the second section we will discuss humanimpacts on resources and the challenges of sustaining these vital naturalfeatures. Examples of management practices and policies will also be introducedfor each type of environmental challenge. In the third section we will exploreenvironmental challenges of the future as well as potential solutions.Course Learning ObjectivesYou can expect to understand the current trends in human impact on the environment and management practices for naturalresource conservation. You will also receive a background to debates on environmental sustainability. At the conclusion ofthe course, you will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills as well as a basic understanding of: Science as a processi) Science is a method for learning more about the worldii) Science also constantly changes the way we understand the worldHow conversion of energy to different forms underlies all ecological processesi) Energy cannot be created; it must come from somewhere and flows through systemsii) As energy flows through systems, more of it becomes unusable at each stepEarth as an interconnected systemi) Natural systems change over time and spaceii) Biogeochemical systems vary in the ability to recover from disturbancesiii) Humans are a part of this systemHow humans alter natural systemsi) Humans impact the environmentii) But, humans also have the ability to responsibly manage natural resources and develop innovative solutions toproblemsSustainable solutionsi) Sustainable development occurs where three sets of goals overlap: social, economic, and environmental goalsii) Sustainable solutions to environmental problems are numerous but demand behavior change and innovationRequired Texts Jay Withgott and Matthew Laposata (2014) Environment, The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. ISBN-10: 0321897064 ISBN-13: 9780321897060. Additional required readings are available on the Hunter College Library EReserve page for thiscourseGeography 226Fall 2014Page 1 of 10
“To waste, to destroy our natural resources, to skin and exhaust the landinstead of using it so as to increase its usefulness, will result in underminingin the days of our children the very prosperity which we ought by right tohand down to them amplified and developed." Theodore RooseveltCourse PoliciesParticipationProactive engagement with the required readings, daily preparation, and participation in both in-class and online discussionswill correlate with your quality of learning and personal growth from this course. We have a lot of material to cover in a shortamount of time, and the only way we will be productive as a class is if each individual completes the work expected of him orher. This means you should complete the assigned readings and assignments PRIOR to the class for which they are due. Formy part, this means I will work diligently to return tests and assignments in a timely manner. We will also work togetherthrough the use of blackboard to keep track of your progress in the course.At times we may discuss topics that have strong political views attached to them. A comfortable and respectful environmentis to be maintained in our classroom. Individuals should feel free to express their viewpoints on topics, and we will eachrespect the views expressed by others. Offensive speech and inflammatory comments will not be tolerated. Keep in mindthat while many opinions and solutions may exist for the topics we discuss, we will primarily be concerned with those thatcan be backed up with information and data obtained through use of the scientific method.Online Discussion Forum Participation Due to the breadth of material and our limited class time, much of our time spent together in class will be devoted tolecture and the presentation of new material. However, we will supplement our class lectures with participation inonline discussion forums on Blackboard. To ensure active engagement, students’ discussion participation willrepresent a significant portion of the final grade (see the grading policies below for more information).Requirements for discussion participation will involve writing a short ( 500 words) critical essay response to promptsrelated to the readings and other topics discussed in lecture. Therefore, it is imperative that you do the readings inadvance of the forum assignment due date. Your initial post should include substantive analysis of the question orissue raised in the prompt. In addition, you will be required to read and respond to your classmates’ posts. Thisrequirement includes responding to at least two of your classmates’ posts with short but thoughtful analysis ( 200words) that engages critically with and contributes new information to the discussion. Do not simply agree ordisagree. Grading for all posts will depend on how well you explain and support your arguments.In your discussion posts, remember to cite any ideas that are not your own. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.For specific discussion due dates, please refer to the attached schedule of topics, readings, and assignments.Late discussion posts and/or responses will be penalized in grading. For every day a discussion post or yourresponses to your classmates’ posts are late, you will receive a 10 point reduction from your grade on thatassignment. For example, if you receive a 95 of 100 possible points on a discussion post, I would subtract 10 pointsfor every day it is late. If you were one day late, you would receive 85 of 100 possible points, etc. If you are morethan four days late on any discussion posts/responses, you will receive no credit (0 points) for the assignment.Individual Article Presentation: Each student will be responsible for writing a brief summary and critique of one of the weekly articles that they willpresent in class. More details will be announced in the second week of class and assignments will be made.Group Project Participation Environmental Studies is an area that requires interdisciplinary cooperation. In the real world, collaboration amongstvarious stakeholders is crucial for solving environmental problems and achieving sustainable solutions. You will beassigned a group and topic in week three. Over the course of the semester, you will work together with members ofyour group to research the topic/problem and recommend solutions. The group project will culminate in a briefoverview presentation delivered by all group members in the final class sessions as well as a group written executivesummary (approximately 10 pages) giving an overview of the problem, a review of the related literature (includingthe science behind the problem), and recommended policy, planning, or regulatory solutions for the future. Allstudents are expected to participate in the group project, and to ensure adequate participation by all, you will helpgrade one another’s participation in the group and check in with the instructor periodically to give group updates.Geography 226Fall 2014Page 2 of 10
AttendanceI take attendance at every class meeting. Students should arrive in class on time and be prepared by having read theassigned readings and completed any assignments prior to the class session in which they are due. If you have a legitimatereason for missing a session, you should let me know as soon as possible. In addition, you should ask a classmate or checkBlackboard immediately for missed information so that you do not fall behind. We will be moving quickly in this course, andit is your responsibility to keep up.Extra CreditI do not offer extra credit. By participating fully and thoughtfully in online and in-class discussions, by having completed theassigned readings, and by consistently attending lectures, you can expect to see positive outcomes both in your overalllearning in this course as well as in your final course grade.Classroom Electronics UseI permit the use of laptops and tablets ONLY for the purpose of taking notes during lecture. ALL other personal electronicsshould be turned off or set to silent before entering the classroom. Absolutely no texting is allowed during class. Any use ofelectronics beyond their permitted use is a disruption to the class and will be treated accordingly. ABSOLUTELY NOELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED DURING EXAMS."Achieving sustainable development is perhaps one of the most difficult and one of themost pressing goals we face. It requires on the part of all of us commitment, action,partnerships and, sometimes, sacrifices of our traditional life patterns and personalinterests." Mostafa Tolba, Chairman, Commission on Sustainable DevelopmentGrading PoliciesYour final grade will be based on three exams, your participation in the online discussion forums, attendance to in-classlectures, and a group project paper and presentation. The examination dates and online discussion forum due dates arelisted in the attached schedule of topics, readings, and assignments.Grades will be calculated as follows:Attendance and participation(Including participation in online discussion forums) . . . . .Individual student presentation of assigned reading . . . . .Group Project Participation (Presentation and Paper) . . . .Exam 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exam 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exam 3 (Given during finals week) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% of your total grade10% of your total grade20% of your total grade15% of your total grade15% of your total grade20% of your total gradeFinal letter grades will be assigned based on the CUNY grading policy that can be found inthe online undergraduate catalog available at http://catalog.hunter.cuny.edu/.Exams:Exams will cover the reading materials and topics listed in the schedule. There are times when material we cover in class isnot covered in the textbook. Moreover, things that are brought up in the discussion forum may not be covered in thetextbook or in class. Anything that is discussed in lecture or in the online discussion forum is fair game for tests; therefore,your attendance and attentiveness at in-class lectures and participation in the online discussion forum are extremelyimportant to your success in the course.The format for exams will include a mixture of multiple choice, short answer, and brief essay questions.Exam 3, which will be given during finals week, will primarily cover the readings and topics covered in the latter third of thecourse. However, some of the overarching course concepts will very likely be included as cumulative test questions.ELECTORNIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND ARE PROHIBITED DURING EXAMS. Violation of this rule will result in an automatic gradeof zero (0) for the exam, and the possibility of further disciplinary action.Geography 226Fall 2014Page 3 of 10
IncompletesI do not give incompletes (IN) except under the most extraordinary and documented medical emergencies. No lateassignments (including examinations) will be accepted. Without a valid medical excuse, students will receive a grade ofzero (0) on any test not taken or assignment missed.If, for a valid medical emergency, you do miss an exam or assignment, you must contact me within 48 hours of the missedexam and present acceptable documentary evidence for your absence. If I approve a make-up exam, it will cover the samematerial as the regular exam but will not be the same exam that was administered as scheduled.Hunter College Policy on Academic IntegrityHunter College regards acts of academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism, cheating on examinations, obtaining unfairadvantage, and falsification of records and official documents) as serious offenses against the values of intellectualhonesty. The College is committed to enforcing the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity and will pursue cases ofacademic dishonesty according to the Hunter College Academic Integrity Procedures.ADA PolicyIn compliance with the American Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) and with Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, Hunter College is committed to ensuring educational parity and accommodations for allstudents with documented disabilities and/or medical conditions. It is recommended that all students with documenteddisabilities (Emotional, Medical, Physical, and/or Learning) consult the Office of AccessABILITY, located in Room E1214B,to secure necessary academic accommodations. For further information and assistance, please call: (212) 772- 4857 or(212) 650-3230.Schedule of Topics, Readings, and Assignments**This schedule is tentative and subject to change by the Instructor. Any changes will be announced in advance.Section 1 –Key Concepts and Introduction to roduction to the CourseReading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 2-22 (Chapter 1)Introduction to Environmental Science and SustainabilityTuesday—9/2/2014Geography 226Reading:Skole, D. 2004. Geography as a great intellectual melting pot and the preeminentinterdisciplinary environmental discipline. Annals of the Association of AmericanGeographers. 94(4): 739-743. (Electronic Reserve)Hardin, G. 1968. The tragedy of the commons. Science. 162: 1243-1248. (Electronic Reserve)Montello, D.R. and P.C. Sutton. 2013. Chapter 1: Introduction: A scientific approach togeography and environmental studies. An Introduction to Scientific ResearchMethods in Geography & Environmental Studies. 2nd ed. Los Angeles: Sage (E Reserve)Clark, W. and N. Dickson. 2003. Sustainability science: The emerging research program.Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. 100(14): 8059-5061. (ElectronicReserve)Fall 2014Page 4 of 10
Earth’s Physical Systems: Matter, Energy and GeologyThursday—9/4/2014Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 23-49 (Chapter 2)Recommended Reading:National Energy Education Development Project. 2011. Introduction to Energy. pp. 8-11.(Electronic Reserve and available at: Info/IntroS.pdf)Blackboard: Discussion Post #1 Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Evolution, Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Community EcologyTuesday—9/9/2014Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 50-75 (Chapter 3)Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 76-106 (Chapter 4)Diaz S., J. Fargione, F.S. Chapin III, D. Tilman. Biodiverstiy loss threatens human well-being.PLoS Biology. 4(8): 1300-1305 (Electronic Reserve)Chapin, F., E. Zavaleta, V. Eviner, R. Naylor, P. Vitousek, H. Reynolds, D. Hooper, S. Lavorel, O.Sala, S. Hobbie, M. Mack, and S. Diaz. 2000. Consequences of changing biodiversity.Nature. 405: 234-242. (Electronic Reserve)Blackboard: Discussion Post #1 Responses Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Environmental Systems and Ecosystem EcologyThursday—9/11/2014Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 107-135 (Chapter 5)Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 137-165 (Chapter 6)Moran E.F. 2006. Chapter 1: Human agency and the state of the Earth. In: People and Nature:An introduction to Human Ecological Relations. Maiden, MA: Blackwell Publishing. 125. (Electronic Reserve)Human Interactions with the Environment, Environmental Ethics andEconomicsTuesday—9/16/2014Reading:Leopold, A. “The Land Ethic” from A Sand County Almanac (1949). In: The Sustainable UrbanDevelopment Reader. 2nd ed. London, UK: Routledge. 23-32. (Electronic Reserve)Cronon, W. The trouble with wilderness; or, getting back to the wrong nature. In: UncommonGround: Rethinking the Human Place in Nature. 69-90. (Electronic Reserve)Hay, P. 2002. Chapter 1: The ecological impulse. In: Main Currents in Western EnvironmentalThought. Bloomington, IN: Indiana UP. 1-25. (Electronic Reserve)Rolston, H. The future of environmental ethics. Royal Institute of Philosophy Supplement.69(September): 1-25. (Electronic Reserve)Daly, H.E. 2009. “The Steady-state Economy” from Toward a Steady-State Economy (1973). In:The Sustainable Urban Development Reader. 2nd ed. London, UK: Routledge. 53-63.(Electronic Reserve)Blackboard: Discussion Post #2 Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Geography 226Fall 2014Page 5 of 10
Environmental Policy, Decision Making, and Problem SolvingThursday—9/18/2014Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 166-194 (Chapter 7)Peet, R., P. Robbins, and M. Watts. 2011. Chapter 1: Global nature. In: Global PoliticalEcology. London, UK: Routledge. 1-48.Blackboard: Discussion Post #2 Responses Due by 11:59 PM (FRIDAY 9/19)Refer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Tuesday—9/30/2014FIRST EXAMSection 2 –Human Impacts on Resources and ManagementPractices and PoliciesIn‐Class Group Project Meeting DayThursday—10/2/2014Today you will have in‐class time to meet with your groups and begin planning and research on your final groupexecutive summary project. Begin to assign goals and tasks to each group member, definethe environmental problem you are addressing and begin to look for references that will be used to research thebackground of your problem and potential solutions or policy mechanisms that might be implemented to dealwith the problem.A group outline for your project and written status update is due to the instructor (onBlackboard or by e‐mail) by 11:59 PMSoil and Agriculture – In-class filmTuesday—10/7/2014Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 223-250 (Chapter 9)Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 251-279 (Chapter 10)Blackboard: Discussion Post #3 Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Soil and Agriculture (continued), Biotechnology and the Future of FoodThursday—10/9/2014Geography 226Reading:Hobbs, P., K. Sayre, and R. Gupta. 2008. The role of conservation agriculture in sustainableagriculture. Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society Biological Sciences. 363:543-555. (Electronic Reserve)Marlow, H., W. Hayes, S. Soret, R. Carter, E. Schwab, and J. Sabate. 2009. Diet and theenvironment: does what you eat matter? American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.89(suppl): 1699S-703S. (Electronic Reserve)Shiva, V. 2000. Chapter 1: The hijacking of the global food supply. In: Stolen Harvest.Cambridge, MA: South End Press. 5-20 (Electronic Reserve)Shiva, V. 1997. Chapter 2: Can life be made? Can life be owned? Redefining biodiversity. In:Biopiracy: The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge. Cambridge, MA: South End Press.19-42. (Electronic Reserve)Fall 2014Page 6 of 10
Blackboard: Discussion Post #3 Responses Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Forests, Forest Management, and Protected AreasTuesday—10/14/2014Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 313-341 (Chapter 12)Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 280-312 (Chapter 11)Guha, R. 2000. Chapter 3. The ideology of scientific conservation. In: Environmentalism: AGlobal History. New York, NY: Longman. 25-43. (Electronic Reserve)Introduction to Fossil Fuels and Their ImpactsReading:Thursday—10/16/2014Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 528-560 (Chapter 19)Kerr, R. 2010. Natural gas from shale bursts onto the scene. Science. 328(25 June): 1624-1626.(Electronic Reserve)Colborn, T., C. Kwiatkowski, K. Schultz, and M. Bachran. 2011. Natural gas operations from aPublic Health perspective. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment. 17(September):1039-1056. (Electronic Reserve)Fossil Fuels and Their Impacts (continued)Tuesday—10/21/2014Reading:National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. 2011. DeepWater: The Gulf Oil Disaster and the Future of Offshore Drilling Report to thePresident. [Read Chapter 6 well. Scan through Chapters 4, 5, 7 for background on thespill] (Electronic Reserve)Hendryx M. 2009. Mortality from heart, respiratory, and kidney disease in coal mining areasof Appalachia. International Archive of Occupational and Environmental Health. 82:243-249. (Electronic Reserve)Palmer, M., E. Bernhardt, W. Schlesinger, K. Eshleman, E. Foufoula-Georgiou, M. Hendryx, A.Lemly, G. Likens, O. Loucks, M. Power, P. White, and P. Wilcock. 2010. MountaintopMining Consequences. Science. 327(8 January): 148-149. (Electronic Reserve)Blackboard: Discussion Post #4 Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Thursday—10/23/2014Fossil Fuels and Their Impacts—In-class filmBlackboard: Discussion Post #4 Responses Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Conventional Alternatives and Energy EfficiencyTuesday—10/28/2014Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 561-588 (Chapter 20)Nye, D.E. 2001. Chapter 9: Choices. In: Consuming Power: A Social History of AmericanEnergies. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. 249-264.*Additional reading will be announcedBlackboard: Discussion Post #5 Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Geography 226Fall 2014Page 7 of 10
Renewable Energy AlternativesThursday—10/30/2014Reading:Brown, A., S. Muller, and Z. Dobrotkova. 2011. Renewable Energy: markets and Prospects byTechnology. International Energy Agency. (November) [Read at least the technologyoverviews for each of the energy types mentioned, you can scan the market analysisinformation if you are interested] (Electronic Reserve)Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 589-615 (Chapter 21)Komor, P. 2004. Chapter 1: Why renewable? Introduction and summary. In: RenewableEnergy Policy. New York, NY: iUniverse. 1-30. (Electronic Reserve)Akella, A., R. Saini, and M. Sharma. 2009. Social, economical, and environmental impacts ofrenewable energy systems. Renewable Energy. 34(2): 390-396. (Electronic Reserve)Blackboard: Discussion Post #5 Responses Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Renewable Energy Alternatives (continued)Tuesday—11/4/2014Reading:Simon, C.A. 2007. Chapter 2. Studying public policy and alternative energy/fuels. In:Alternative Energy: Political, Economic, and Social Feasibility. Lanhan, MD: Rowaman& Littlefield Publishers, Inc. 21-38. (Electronic Reserve)*Additional reading to be announced.Environmental ding:Hill, B.E. and N. Targ. 2002. Chapter 12: Protecting natural resources and the issue ofenvironmental justice. In: Justice and Natural Resources: Concepts, Strategies, andApplications. Washington, DC: Island Press. 285-306. (Electronic Reserve)Dobson, A. 2003. Chapter 4: Social justice and environmental sustainability: Ne’er the twainshall meet? In: Just Sustainabilities: Development in an Unequal World. Cambridge,MA: MIT Press. 83-95. (Electronic Reserve)Margoluis, C. 2005. Chapter 17: Between economic justice and sustainability. In: Power,Justice, and the Environment: A Critical Appraisal of the Environmental JusticeMovement. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. 277-292. (Electronic Reserve)SECOND EXAMIn-Class Group Project Meeting DayThursday—11/13/2014By this point, you should have already met several times with your group for the final project. Makesure that all group members have a role in the presentation and/or play a part in the construction ofthe presentation and the research and writing of the paper. (Keep in mind that you will be grading oneanother’s participation in the group). Today you will have in-class time to continue working on theproject. You should already have begun research and writing your Executive Summary together.DO NOT WAIT until the last week of classes to begin this project!A group outline and written status update with intended references is due to the instructor(on Blackboard or by e-mail) by 11:59 PM on Friday 11/14/2014Managing Our WasteTuesday—11/18/2014Geography 226Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 616-642 (Chapter 22)Strasser, S. 1999. Chapter 4. Having and disposing in the new consumer culture. In: Wasteand Want: A Social History of Trash. New York, NY: Metropolitan Books. 161-202.(Electronic Reserve)Fall 2014Page 8 of 10
Slade, G. 2006. Chapter 1: Repetitive consumption. In: Made to Break: Technology andObsolescence in America. Cambridge, MA: Harvard UP. 9-28. (Electronic Reserve)Freshwater Systems and ResourcesThursday—11/20/2014Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 400-430 (Chapter 15)Gleick, P. 1998. Water in crisis: Paths to sustainable water use. Ecological Applications. 8(3):571-579. (Electronic Reserve)Sarmah, A., M. Meyer, and A. Boxall. 2006. A global perspective on the use, sales, exposurepathways, occurrence, fate and effects of veterinary antibiotics (VAs) in theenvironment. Chemosphere. 65: 725-759. (Electronic Reserve)Blackboard: Discussion Post #6 Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Marine and Coastal Systems and ResourcesTuesday—11/25/2014Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 431-459 (Chapter 16)Worm, B., E. Barbier, N. Beaumont, J. E. Duffy, C. Folke, B. Halpern, J. Jackson, H. Lotze, F.Micheli, S. Palumbi, E. Sala, K. Selkoe, J. Stachowicz, R. Watson. 2006. Impacts ofBiodversity Loss on Ocean Ecosystem Services. Science. 314(3 Novermber): 787-790.(Electronic Reserve)Blackboard: Discussion Post #6 Responses Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Air Pollution and Global Climate ChangeTuesday—12/2/2014Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 460-492 (Chapter 17)Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 493-527 (Chapter 18)Hume, M. 2009. Chapter 10: Beyond climate change. In: Why We Disagree About ClimateChange: Understanding Controversy, Inaction and Opportunity. Cambridge, UK:Cambridge UP. 322-365. (Electronic Reserve)Blackboard: Discussion Post #7 Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Section 3 –The Future of Environmental Challenges andManagement PracticesThe Future—Sustainable Cities and Sustainable DevelopmentThursday—12/4/2014Reading:Withgott, J. and M. Laposata. 2014. Environment: The Science Behind the Stories (5th Edition),San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. pp. 343-367 (Chapter 13)Additional reading will be announced.Blackboard: Discussion Post #7 Responses Due by 11:59 PMRefer to Blackboard for specific details pertaining to this assignment.Geography 226Fall 2014Page 9 of 10
Tuesday—12/9/2014Group Presentation DayGroup Presentation DayThursday—12/11/2014Turn in group Executive Summary paper (on hardcopy, Blackboardor by e-mail) by 11:59 PM on Friday 12/12/2014Turn in peer grading forms for group workFINALS WEEKTuesday 12/23/2014Geography 226FINAL EXAM – December 23, 2014 – 5:20 to 7:20 PMFall 2014Page 10 of 10
Michael Dorsch . Email . md252@hunter.cuny.edu . Office. HN 1032 . Office Hours. 12:45-1:45 PM . . you will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills as well as a basic understanding of: . Grading for all posts will depend on how well youexplain and support your argument s. In y
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