GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING - Sonoma State University
GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT ANDPLANNINGbackground in the natural, social and quantitative sciences. Theythen take more specialized courses in their area of concentration.Five concentrations are offered, mirroring the five areas of focusidentified above. Students also take two-semester capstone coursesthat pull their educational experience together.The Bachelor of Science in Energy Management and Designprepares students to become professionals in the energy field. Thecurriculum is interdisciplinary, with foundational courses in math,physics, chemistry, computer science and economics. A set of upperdivision concentration courses within the department pulls thoseskills together as they apply to energy management.Both degrees strengthen students’ writing, critical thinking andoral presentation skills, which are important for any successfulcareer. The degrees also encourage students to take on internshipsand engage in other practical experiences that help prepare for theworking world.DEPARTMENT OFFICE(707) 664-2306www.sonoma.edu/gep/DEPARTMENT CHAIRJeff BaldwinADMINISTRATIVE STAFFKimberly Kaido-AlvarezClaire RaymondFacultyJeffrey BaldwinCaroline ChristianMatthew ClarkKeving FangMichelle GomanJavi Hernández AyalaThomas JacobsonRheyna LaneyDaniel SotoLaura A. WattCareers in Geography, Environment, and PlanningPrograms OfferedBachelor of Arts in Geography and EnvironmentSociety, Environment, and DevelopmentEnvironmental SystemsGeospatial Analysis and TechnologySustainable Communities,Planning for Sustainable CommunitiesMinor In Geography and EnvironmentBachelor of Science in Environmental StudiesEnergy Management and DesignThe Geography, Environment, and Planning (GEP) Department’smission is to promote excellence in teaching and research acrossfive areas of focus:1) human-environment conflict and collaboration;2) building resilience with environmental systems;3) the application of geospatial and quantitative analyses to solving complex environmental and societal problems;4) management and planning for sustainable communities; and5) urban planning. For students, those goals are met through twodegrees.The Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environment bridges thenatural and social sciences in order to provide a more holistic andsystematic analysis of the world. All students take a common setof foundational and intermediate courses that establish a strongSonoma State University 2019-2020 CatalogEach concentration within the Geography, Environment, and Planningcurriculum provides students with strong interdisciplinary backgrounds in the social and physical sciences, planning, and energymanagement. This combination of breadth and in-depth instructionallows students to develop the intellectual foundations, skills, andflexibility needed to deal with the specific environmental and socialissues of today and the future. Through the interdisciplinary natureof the degree program and concentrations, GEP graduates becomeprepared for careers in both the public and private sectors including environmental management and restoration, city and regionalplanning, education and environmental outreach, and residential andcommercial energy fields. Graduates from the department oftenpursue advanced degree programs in a variety of fields (e.g. geography, ecology, planning, environmental law, education).Admission RequirementsWhen applying to Sonoma State University and declaring a major, astudent may declare a B.A. in Geography and Environment or a B.S.in Environmental Studies, Energy Management and Design. Thereare no admissions requirements for the B.A. in Geography and Environment degree. The B.S. in Environmental Studies degree requiresstudents attain a minimum GPA of 2.75. A student considering thisdegree should make an appointment to see a faculty member foracademic advising.Financial Aid and ScholarshipsStudents seeking financial aid to assist them in their studies shouldcontact the financial aid office. Several scholarships are providedGeography, Environment and PlanningPage 145
specifically for GEP students through the University scholarshipprogram. Please refer to the Scholarships section of this catalog.The Center for Sustainable Communities:The Geography, Environment, and Planning Department has a wellequipped computer laboratory that supports advanced instructionin geographic information systems (GIS), satellite image processing,digital cartography, and laboratory and field methods’ data analysis.The GTIL includes 17 workstations, ArcGIS Desktop, ERDAS Imagine,IDRISI, Adobe Illustrator, and geobrowsers.The Center for Sustainable Communities (CSC) works with citiesand counties, special districts, and regional and state governmentagencies to develop planning policies and implementation strategiesrelated to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, planningfor healthy communities, the relationship between land use and water resources, and other sustainability and resiliency topics. The CSCutilizes faculty, students, and “encore career” professionals (recentlyretired leaders from the environmental professions), providing mentoring and professional development opportunities for students andassistance to our government partners in addressing a wide array ofenvironmental, economic, and social challenges.Map LibraryThe Environmental Technology Center:The Map Library houses an extensive collection of digital and papermaps, and aerial photography.A model for sustainable building techniques and technologies, thiscenter includes energy and water-efficient landscaping, “smartbuilding” control technologies, environmentally-sensitive materials,passive solar heating and cooling, and more. It serves as a trainingfacility for building professionals and teachers and as an educationaland research site.Department ResourcesGeospatial Technology Instructional Laboratory (GISL)The Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Analysis (CIGA)The Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Analysis promotes theapplication of geospatial technology to social and environmentalproblems through research, education, and community service. Thelab seeks interdisciplinary collaboration among campus and externalresearchers, students, and other organizations in projects thatinvolve geographic information and spatial analysis at local to globalscales. The CIGA provides computer, software and data resources,Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing expertise,consulting services, educational courses, and community outreach.Students are given a unique opportunity to broaden and refine theireducation by working on real-world problems in CIGA researchprojects and service contracts.The Climate Research Center (CRC)The Climate Research Center conducts research on climate sciencephenomena (e.g. hurricanes, droughts, and floods) with a specialfocus on their connections with climate variability, climate changeand human activities. The CRC promotes the application of statistical methods and geographic information systems (GIS) to addressclimate science problems. The CRC aims to collaborate in multidisciplinary climate research with members of the SSU community, organizations or individuals in the Sonoma area and with researchersglobally. The CRC houses state-of-the-art computers and cuttingedge software. Students working in the CRC can experience climatescience in action and will gain essential data analysis skillsSonoma Quaternary Laboratory (SQUAL)The Sonoma Quaternary Laboratory specializes in reconstructingecological, climate and landscape change caused by environmentaland climate forces as well as human impacts over the past severalthousand years. These paleoenvironmental reconstructions providean important context for evaluating current and future environmentaland climate change. The SQUAL houses state-of-the-art equipmentfor micro- and macro-botanical analysis as well as other sedimentary analyses. Students working in SQUAL have the opportunity togain unique field and laboratory research skills.Page 146 Geography, Environment and PlanningThe Classroom Garden:The garden adjacent to the Environmental Technology Centerteaches SSU students and members of the public about sustainablelandscape practices and how these contribute to biodiversity and environmental health. Through internships, volunteering, and classroomexperiences, students gain a sense of place, community, purpose,and an enriched academic experience.The SSU Botanical and Kenneth M. Stocking Native Plant Garden:A showcase of diverse California plant communities and a quietplace for education and relaxation. Located near the campus lakes,the garden includes a guided trail through woodland, marsh, andriparian ecosystems.The Fairfield Osborn Preserve and Galbreath Wildlands Preserve:Managed by the Center for Environmental Inquiry (CEI), SSU featurestwo valuable off-campus learning environments. The Fairfield OsbornPreserve is 411-acre field station atop Sonoma Mountain that provides environmental education programs and opportunities for scientific research. The Preserve is a fifteen-minute drive from campus.Galbreath Wildlands Preserve is a 3,670 acre preserve nestled inthe Coast Range of northern California. The mission of the preservesis to promote environmental education and research, as well as theeffective stewardship of this diverse landscape.Bachelor of Arts in Geography and EnvironmentDegree Requirements(See page 150 for a sample four-year program.)Degree RequirementsUnitsGeneral education (48 total, 7-20 units in major)Units remaining in GE28-41Major Courses54-67Sonoma State University 2019-2020 Catalog
General Electives23-40Total units needed for graduation120Geospatial Science and TechnologyNote: Courses required for the major must be taken for a traditional letter grade,except for courses that are offered CR/NC only. Students must earn a C- or better inany course applied to the major.This concentration is designed for students interested in geographicinformation science and its application in resource management,land-use planning, and land-change science.Core Requirement for Major: 31-32 UnitsConcentration coursesFoundational Courses Lower Division Courses (12 units)GEP 203 Human Geography14-16Take all courses in Group I and additional courses in Group II to meet a 14 unit minimumin the Concentration beyond Foundation and Upper Division courses taken.3ORGroup I (all required; 9 units)GEP 202 Quantitative Methods4GEP 206 Society, Environment, and Sustainable Development3GEP 387 Intro to GIS4GEP 201 Global Environmental Systems4GEP 491a Pre-seminar1GEP 215 Environmental Forum1Group II (Choose 2-3 for minimum 5 additional units)GEP 202 Quantitative Methods4GEP 440 Field MethodsOR2GEP 380 Environmental Remote SensingMATH 165 Introductory Statistics4Intermediate Upper Division Courses (14-15 units)Society, Environment and DevelopmentGEP 320 Geopolitics4ORGEP 330 Environmental History4Environmental SystemsGEP 340 Applied Ecology3-4ORGEP 351 Natural Hazards3-4Sustainable CommunitiesGEP 360 Planning – required for PSC concentration3ORGEP 371 Social Geography3Geospatial and Applied Quantitative Analysis (Choose One)GEP 387 Intro to GIS4ORGEP 390 Environ. Data Analysis4Capstone (5 units)Choose one course in consultation with your advisor after GEP 310.GEP 310 Professional Preparation1-2GEP 490b Human-Environment Capstone Seminar4GEP 491b Environmental Systems Capstone Seminar4GEP 492b Global Issues Capstone Seminar4GEP 493b Planning Workshop4Practical Experience (4-5 units minimum)4GEP 385 Cartographic Visualization3-4GEP 388 Environmental GIS3-4GEP 389 Advanced GIS3GEP 390 Environmental Data Analysis4Supporting courses12-14Take CS 115 and 2-3 additional courses to meet a minimum of 12units. Substitutions possible in consultation with an advisorCS 115 Programming I4CS 210 Intro to UNIX1CS 215 Programming II4CS 355 Database Management4CS 370 Software Design & Dev.4CS 386 Selected Topics in CS with Lab3ANTH 326 Topics in Archaeology4ES 314 Advanced Programming, Simulation and Modeling4BIOL 485 Biometry4Environmental SystemsThis concentration is designed for students who would like to focuson the natural environment, including the nature of biophysicalpatterns and processes, as well as applied, science-based conservation, restoration, conservation planning, land management, andpreservation.Concentration: 12-15Choose three or four courses to meet the 12 unit minimum; no more than 6 units in GEP440-444; no more than 8 units in GEP 380-389; GEP 491 RequiredGEP 340 Applied Ecology3-4GEP 341 Conservation Biology3-41-2GEP 343 Biogeography4GEP 313 Field Experience1-2GEP 350 Geomorphology4GEP 314 Field Experience Abroad2-3GEP 351 Natural Hazards3-4GEP 317 Internship1-3GEP 352 Soil Science3-4GEP 312 Professional ConferencesGEP 418 Lab Assistant in GEPGEP 419 Teaching Assistant in GEPConcentrations total units:Sonoma State University 2019-2020 Catalog2GEP 354 Watershed Hydrology and Management42GEP 355 Weather and Climate419-30GEP 356 Global Climate Change: Past, Present, FutureGEP 359 Special topics in Environmental Systems42-4GEP 387 Intro to GIS4GEP 380 Environmental Remote Sensing4Geography, Environment and PlanningPage 147
GEP 388 Environmental GIS3-4GEP 389 Advanced GIS3-4GEP 390 Environmental Data Analysis4GEP 440 Field Methods2GEP 441 Lab Methods2-3GEP 442 Conservation Research Methods3GEP 443a/b Agroecology1-2GEP 444a/b Native Plant Propagation1-2GEP 445 Restoration Ecology5GEP 491a Pre-seminar (Required)1Supporting Courses: 12-13Choose one of two pathways to meet the 12 unit minimum. Group I: Take BIO 130, 131and one additional course from the list; Group II; Take BIO 131 and two additional coursesfrom the list, with GEOL 303&304 considered as single combined-course optionGroup IBIOL 130 Intro Cell Biology and Genetics4BIOL 131 Biological Diversity and 37;341;346)4Group IISupporting Courses: 6-8 UnitsChoose any two; substitutions possible in consultation with an advisor; Peace Corp Prepmust take UNIV 238 and 200-level languageANTH 352 Global Issues4BIO 131 Biological Diversity & Ecology4ECON 205 Microeconomics4ECON 381 Natural Resources & Environmental Economics4HIST 471 The American West4LANGUAGE (200 level course)4POLS 314 Environmental Political Theory4POLS 452 Politics of the Developing World4SOCI 482 Sociology of the Environment4SSCI 299 Sophomore Seminar: How to Think Like a Social Scientist3UNIV 238 Found. of Leadership3WGS 385 Globalization and Gender4Sustainable CommunitiesThis concentration is designed for students interested in socialrelations and environmental sustainability within urban and ruralcommunities.BIOL 131 Biological Diversity and Ecology(required)4CS 115 Programming I4GEOL 303/304 Adv Principles of Geology/Mapping & Report Writing5GEOL 323 Hydrology4Choose 3-4 courses to meet 12 unit minimum; GEP 493 requiredGEOL 306 Environmental Geology4GEP 360 Introduction to PlanningGEOL 310 Geophysics4GEP 361 Planning Theory and Methodology3-4GEOL 311 Sedimentary Geology4GEP 362 Environmental Impact Assessment2-3Society, Environment, and DevelopmentThis concentration is designed for students interested in humanenvironment relations, sustainable development, natural resourcepolicy and management and the human dimensions of environmental restoration.Concentration: 15-17Choose at least four courses to meet the 15 unit minimum; but no more than one areastudies course; GEP 492 RequiredGEP 320 Geopolitics4GEP 322 Globalization and Environments4GEP 323 Resource Mgt & Development in Global Persp.4GEP 324 Climate Change & Society4GEP 325 Global Food Systems: Scarcity & Sustainability3-4GEP 327 Latin America and the Caribbean4GEP 328 Africa South of the Sahara4GEP 330 Environmental History4GEP 331 Restoration and Society4GEP 332 Environmental Literature3GEP 335 US Environmental Policy4GEP 336 US Environmental Law3GEP 337 Landscape History of the American West4GEP 339 Special Topics in Society, Environment and Develmt3-4GEP 341 Conservation Biology3-4GEP 364 Environmental Planning4GEP 445 Restoration Ecology5GEP 490a Pre-seminar (Required)1Page 148 Geography, Environment and PlanningConcentration: 12-15 Units3GEP 363 Land Use Law3GEP 364 Environmental Planning4GEP 365 Healthy Communities Planning3-4GEP 366 Planning for Sustainable Communities3GEP 367 Transportation Planning3GEP 368 Urban Design I: The Urban Form3GEP 369 Urban Design II: Placemaking3GEP 370 Globalization and the City4GEP 371 Social Geography3GEP 373 Energy Technology & Society4GEP 473 Thermal Energy Management3-4GEP 474 Electrical Energy Management3-4GEP 475 Passive Solar Design3-4GEP 476 Small-scale Energy Sources3-4GEP 477 Computer Applications in Energy Mngt Lab2-3GEP 379 Selected Topics in Sustainable Communities3-4GEP 493 Required3-4GEP 490a Pre-seminar (Required)1Supporting Courses 7-8 UnitsChoose any two; substitutions possible in consultation with an advisorECON 204 Macroeconomics4ECON 205 Microeconomics4ECON 381 Natural Res & Environ Econ4POLS 314 Environmental Political Theory4POLS 452 Politics of the Developing World4WGS 385 Globalization and Gender4SOCI 482 Sociology of the Environment4Sonoma State University 2019-2020 Catalog
SSCI 299 Sophomore Seminar3ANTH 352 Global Issues4Planning for Sustainable CommunitiesThis concentration is designed for students who would like to follow a pre-professional curriculum in planning.Concentration: 18-21Group I (required)Bachelor of Science in Environmental StudiesThis program is designed to prepare students for careers or forgraduate studies in the fields of residential and commercial energymanagement, energy-efficient architecture and design, energy planning in industry and government, renewable energy applications,and other energy- related businesses(See page 157 for a sample four-year programs in the degree)Degree RequirementsUnitsGEP 361 Planning Theory and Methodology3-4GEP 362 Environmental Impact Assessment2Science Support Courses29-31GEP 363 Land Use Law3Major Requirements27-29GEP 493a Pre-seminar4General Electives29-33General education (50, 9 in major)Total units needed for graduationGroup II (choose two)GEP 364 Environmental Planning4GEP 365 Healthy Communities Planning3-4GEP 366 Planning for Sustainable Communities3GEP 367 Transportation Planning3GEP 368 Urban Design I: The Urban Form3GEP 369 Urban Design II: Placemaking3Supporting Courses (Choose any two)(choose any two; substitutions possible in consultation with an advisor)6-941120The following natural science support courses are required for the B.S. degree,in addition to the specific requirements for Energy Management and Design.Natural Science Support Courses: 29-31 UnitsCHEM 115A, B General ChemistryMATH 161 Calculus 1(GE-B1) 5,5(GE-B4) 4MATH 211-S Calculus II 2MATH 165 Elementary Statistics(GE-B4) 4Physics: either sequenceANTH 352 Global Issues4PHYS 210A,B General Physics(GE-B1) 3,3ECON 204 Macroeconomics4PHYS 114, 214 Introduction to Physics I, II(GE-B1) 4,4ECON 205 Microeconomics4ECON 381 Ntrl Res & Environ Econ4ENSP and EMD Core Courses (27-29 units)HIST 471 The American West4POLS 314 Environmental Political Theory4POLS 452 Politics of the Developing World4SOCI 482 Sociology of the Environment4SSCI 299 Sophomore Seminar3UNIV 238 Found. of Leadership3WGS 385 Globalization and Gender4Minor in Geography and EnvironmentStudents take the required GEP Foundational courses8Society, Environment, and Development (choose one)GEP 203 Human Geography3ORGEP 205 World Regional Geography3ORGEP 206 Society, Environ, and Sust DevelopmentGEP 416 GEP Forum1GEP 373 Energy, Technology and Society4GEP 473 Thermal Energy Management4GEP 474 Electrical Energy Management4GEP 416 Energy Forum (taken twice)2,2GEP 494/317 Internship in EMD4At least two of the following:GEP 475 Passive Solar Design4GEP 476 Small-Scale Energy4GEP 477 Computer Applications in EMD2Note: You may need to take upper division courses (300-400 level) in addition to thoselisted above (and in your upper division GE selec
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