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  • EESC 608: Geology & Ecology of the Isle of Arran,Scotland

    3.00 Credits
    University of Pennsylvania

    Giegengack and Bordeaux. Prerequisite(s): An introductory Geology or Ecology course would be helpful. MES Summer Course. The Isle of Arran, off the west coast of Scotland, might very well be called the birthplace of modern Geology. James Hutton, Scottish Physician and gentleman farmer, conceived of the concept of Uniformitarianism, while wandering about the Isle of Arran. Hutton's Theory of the Earth laid down this concept, which later became one of the foundation principles of modern geology and earned him the appellation "Father of Modern Geology". The island offers a wide variety of rock types and geological events that has drawn geologists and students from around the globe to this tiny island. The position of the Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland, places it close to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, allowing for a much milder and wetter climate than might be expected from the island's latitude. The distribution and types of plants and animals found on the island are a direct consequence of this milder and wetter climate. The proximity to ocean waters also gives the class a chance to examine near shore marine environments. ENVS 688 is a two-week intensive field course in the geology, natural history, ecology, and culture of the Isle of Arran, Scotland. Pre-trip classes will be held online before the trip to ensure that all students are adequately familiar with basic principles of field-based natural science. Students will then meet in Glasgow and travel together to the Isle of Arran where they will be based for the duration of the two weeks. Students will participate in a number of field exercises that include: mapping of dikes, examination of raised beaches (causes and consequences), cave formation, and modern landscape formation based on underlying geology. The types of plants and animals found on the island will be examined in light of their position on the island and the underlying geology. Students will map floral distributions as part of a multi-day exercise, examine the red deer population and the effects of interbreeding with an introduced Japanese Sika deer, and the possible consequences of reintroducing the wolf. Students will also examine ancient standing stones, stone circles, runrig agricultural practice's effects on modern landscapes, and tour Brodick Castle as part of the cultural aspect of the course. Guest lectures from local historians are also planned.
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  • EESC 610: Regional Field Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Pennsylvania

    Willig. Offered through CGS - See current timetable. Some Saturday field trips required. Over the course of six Saturday field trips, we will travel from the barrier islands along the Atlantic Ocean in southern New Jersey to the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, visiting representative sites of the diverse landscapes in the region along the way. At each site we will study and consider interactions between geology, topography, hydrology, soils, vegetation, wildlife, and disturbance. Students will summarize field trip data in a weekly site report. Evening class meetings will provide the opportunity to review field trips and reports and preview upcoming trips. Six all-day Saturday field trips are required.
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  • EESC 611: Environmental Law

    3.00 Credits
    University of Pennsylvania

    LeGros. This course will provide an introduction to environmental law and the legal process by which environmental laws are implemented and enforced. The course will examine the common law roots of environmental regulation in tort principles such as nuisance, negligence and trespass. We will examine important Constitutional principles in substantive and procedural law as well as significant environmental laws and approaches. Finally, we will examine emerging theories of citizen's rights and the government's role in environmental law and regulation. Students will learn how to read and analyze course decisions and apply some of the elements of legal thinking to actual cases and current problems.
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  • EESC 612: Economics and the Environment

    3.00 Credits
    University of Pennsylvania

    Handy. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to basic economic tools and methods, as they are applied to environmental issues -- including pollution control, resource depletion, the global commons, intergenerational equity, and policy decision-making. The course is designed for those with little or no prior economics background; disciplined sceptics are welcome.
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  • EESC 613: Business and the Natural Environment

    3.00 Credits
    University of Pennsylvania

    Heller. Offered through CGS - See current timetable. This course explores dramatic changes taking place at the interface of business, society, and the natural environment. Previously, business and environmental interests were believed to be adversarial. Now, some contemporary thinkers are suggesting that environmental capabilities can be a source of competitive advantage for corporations. A recent Harvard Business Review article refers to the sum of these changes as "The Next Industrial Revolution." In this course we will study examples on the cutting edge of these developments. We will look at corporations that are creating a "double bottom line" by strategizing about the ecological impact of their decisions, as well as the economic impact. We will learn about industrial designers who are rethinking everything from tennis shoes to corporate headquarters' buildings with the environment in mind. We will consider new alliances among business, environmental activists and government regulators -- all stakeholders in a sustainable society.
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  • EESC 615: Professional Case Studies in Environmental Analysis and Management

    3.00 Credits
    University of Pennsylvania

    Laskowski. This course is designed for students nearing the end of their MES program. It will provide students with hands-on experience working with local environmental professionals on projects in the Delaware Valley region. Each student will select a project made available by a local public or private agency. Among the tasks that students will perform are data collection and analysis, project planning, and documentation. Each student will prepare a detailed report under the direction of the agency representative that can be the basis for a Capstone project. Those interested in continuing on to the Capstone phase will use the report as the basis for a publishable document to be prepared in conjunction with the participating agency.
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  • EESC 617: Innovative Environmental Management Strategies

    3.00 Credits
    University of Pennsylvania

    Laskowski. Offered through CGS - See current timetable. This course will evaluate innovative environmental management strategies used by corporations, governments, the public, and NGOs including approaches such as the concept of pollution prevention, environmental management systems, green buildings, green product design, product labeling, environmental education, the power of information, market-based techniques, and industrial ecology. Some professionals believe that these innovative approaches have the potential to result in more environmental improvement than will be realized by additional regulatory requirements. This course will address which approaches work best and identify critical elements needed to ensure the best approaches to specific problems. Students will be exposed to real-life situations through expert guest lecturers, case studies, and "hands on" projects.
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  • EESC 620: Topics on African Environmental Issues

    3.00 Credits
    University of Pennsylvania

    Fonjweng. Africa is a land of great contrasts and possesses a rich mix of scenic beauty, impressive biodiversity, cultures, economies and history. Almost completely encircled by water and home to a network of some of the world's largest and longest rivers, Africa is also home to two vast and expanding hot deserts. While Africa contains enormous amounts of mineral wealth, it also has fifteen of the world's least developed countries. Its climate ranges from the harsh extremes in hot deserts to the Arctic Current dominated temperate climate of the southern tip of Africa and the pleasant Mediterranean climate of North Africa. Africa's remarkable ecological diversity is unique and is an expression of the varied climates in the continent, with camels in Egypt, Goliath frogs (the largest frogs in the world) in Cameroon and the African penguins in Namibia and South Africa. Africa has extensive fertile grasslands and lush equatorial forests, yet many of its people suffer from hunger and starvation. Despite possessing some of the most scenic and pristine landscapes in the world, poor resource management has resulted in serious environmental problems in various parts of Africa, including air and water pollution, deforestation, loss of soil & soil fertility and a dramatic decline in biodiversity through out the continent. This course aims to explore Africa's natural environment and the impact of human activities on it. Each semester the course will offer an overview of Africa's environment as it relates to one of the following two topics 1) Water issues; 2)Environmental impact of development projects, natural resource extraction and consumption. Each semester, in addition to analyzing one of the above topics, we will pick a couple of case studies from within the US that can be used to show parallels between some of the issues discussed in the African case studies. The students will be asked to conduct research on a relevant topic in any region in Africa for a paper due at the end of the semester.
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  • EESC 621: Public Voices,Private Rights:Perspectives on American Environmentalism

    3.00 Credits
    University of Pennsylvania

    Minott. Offered through CGS - See current timetable. This course will address various aspects of American environmentalism. We will look at structural issues such as the foundations of environmental protection in common law, the constitutional limits on environmental protection, and the creation of bureaucratic environmental policy making. We will also look at philosophical issues such as American Conservationism and Preservationism, the anti-environmental backlash, and environmental justice. Finally, we will discuss scientific and legal issues such as the economics of risk, the question of who can speak for Nature, and voluntary actions/command and control.
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  • EESC 623: Crossing Borders:Policy,Regulatory and Management Issues in Transboundary Environmental Protection

    3.00 Credits
    University of Pennsylvania

    Feldman. Offered through CGS - See Current Timetable. Transboundary issues arise at the local, regional, supra-national, and global levels. Pollution does not respect political boundaries; habitats are defined by ecosystems, not by regulation. This course will introduce the difficulties posed by cross-border issues and, using case studies, explore a range of policy, regulatory and management mechanisms employed to address these challenges. Among the topics to be covered include: interstate compacts (e.g. Chesapeake Bay), NAFTA Commission on Environmental Cooperation (e.g. biodiversity in North America), Regional Cooperation (e.g. Baltic Sea, international watercourses), European Union regulation (e.g. Hazardous Waste directives and the Basel Convention), and international conventions (e.g. The Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions).
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