Weekley Class Schedule for ENVR
E106
Video Introduction to Course
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WEEK |
Thursday |
Class Session:
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1
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January
26 |
Introduction and
Overview of the course
George Buckley & Tim Weiskel.
Explanation of purpose, goals and assignments for the
course with description of class exercises and paper requirements.
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2
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February
2 |
The Broad
Vision of Management and Protection
George Buckley & Tim Weiskel
A presentation of the major ideas and perspectives of
Ballard, Botkin, Carson, Gould and Wilson
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3
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February
9 |
The U.S.
National Parks – Vision and Achievements
George Buckley & Tim Weiskel
A discussion of the goal and historical achievements of
America’s innovative and radical approach to managing and protecting the
environment.
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4
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February
16 |
The Local Case
- Boston & Beyond
George Buckley & Tim Weiskel
A consideration of the vision, planning and
implementation of “The Emerald Necklace” by Olmsted and its influence. Plus
conservation on Cape Cod.
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5
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February
23 |
Envisioning
the Post-Columbian City
Guest Lecturer:
Dr. Paul Kirshin
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Tim Weiskel
& George Buckley
An examination of what management and protection will
mean in the face of rising global sea levels. What are some of the
challenges and the proposed responses.
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6
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March
2 |
How Should We
Manage “The Global Commons?”
Guest Lecturer
Dr. William Moomaw
"Well Intentioned But Misguided Attempts to Address Climate Change: A Search for Opportunities and Avoiding Mistakes"
Tim Weiskel & George Buckley
Much of Earth’s ecosystem is not come under the
“ownership” of individuals, corporations or states. How can it be managed
sustainably?
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7
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March
9 |
Rethinking
Transportation Beyond Fossil Fuels
Guest Lecturer
Tony Dutzik
Frontier Group
Tim Weiskel & George Buckley
Much of Western Civilization depends upon the massive
consumption of fossil fuels for growing transportation needs. What are some
sustainable alternatives? |
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Spring Vacation |
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8
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March
23
Prospectus &
Annotated Bibliography
Due in Dropbox |
Strategies for
Sustainable Water Management & Use
Guest Lecturer
Dr. Peter Weiskel
Senior Science Advisor, USGS
New England Water Science Center
Tim Weiskel & George Buckley
Fresh
water resources are under severe stress in many parts of the world, and
changes in climate are aggravating scarcities. How should water be managed?
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9
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March
30 |
Planning for a
Post-Carbon Energy Future
Guest Lecturer
Zachery Zevitas
Lecturer in Energy Systems
Extension School Sustainability Program
Beyond
transportation there is a growing demand for energy in an increasingly
urbanized world. What are the strategies being discussed for a sustainable
energy future?
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10
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April
6 |
Local Environmental Advocacy and Activism
George Buckley
Many
inspiring figures have moved from advocacy to action with local, national and
internation impact. Particular cases will be discussed
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11
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April
13 |
Local and
Global Marine Resources
George Buckley
Oceans
are being overfished, coral reefs are dying and marine resources are not
rebounding as in the past. What management strategies can help sustain
protection?
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12
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April
20 |
What Can and
Should Humanity Do About Megafauna?
George Buckley
Large mammals from polar bears and pandas to elephants and rhinos are under threat of extinction. What is being done or could be done to manage and protect
remaining megafauna?
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13
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April
27 |
Soils,
Agriculture and Restorative Development
Tim Weiskel
Earth
is losing arable land and that which remains is being denuded of its
nutrients and stored carbon. What can be done to make the transition to
sustainable agriculture?
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14
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May
4
Term papers must be submitted to the Dropbox by 11:59 PM on 4 May 2017. Hardcopy must be postmarked by 4 May or earlier. |
Student
Presentations
Students will deliver encapsulated statements about how they have addressed
particular problems of managing and protecting the environment
For this session, we are seeking volunteers among the students of the class who would like to give a short (ungraded) presentation of 5 to 7 minutes about their research and term paper. If you would like to participate in this endeavor, please send us both a title and short description of what you would like to present. We will try to post a list of those who have volunteered ahead of the class.
G.B. & T.W.
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15
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May
11
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Enduring Environmental
Problems & Class Reflections
George Buckley & Tim Weiskel
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and whole of the class in discussion about “where can we go from here…” |
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