Active Outline

General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
E S D077Z
Course Title (CB02)
Special Projects in Environmental Studies
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
This course requires students to conduct an individual research project in environmental studies that is determined in consultation with the instructor. An outside reading and written report are required.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a stand-alone, CSU transferable course that was developed based on student demand for special projects in the environmental studies career track. The student develops the skill base to communicate workplace or field studies principles and practices learned from an Environmental Studies special project experience.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
3.0
Maximum Credit Units
3.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours0.00.0
Laboratory Hours9.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
108.0
Total
108.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
0.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

(Consent of instructor and division dean and an approved Special Projects Contract is required.)

(Not open to students with credit in E S D077X or E S D077Y.)

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Discussion of assigned reading

Homework and extended projects

Field observation and field trips

Collaborative projects

Assignments

  1. To be determined in consultation with instructor. See 3 and 4 of Special Projects Contract.
  2. Examples such as a written final project and assessment of the special project experience.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Examples such as a final written and oral report on the subject of study, or successful completion of a final examination, with the exact method to be agreed upon by the instructor.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • None.

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
To be determined in consultation with the instructor. See section 3 & 4 of the Special Projects Contract.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
To be determined in consultation with the instructor. See section 3 & 4 of the Special Projects Contract.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Complete project objectives/requirements as determined in 3, 4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
  • Develop skills in the analysis of the environmental studies issues or topics and demonstrate an understanding of selected areas of study within the realm of environmental studies.
  • Gain experience and develop skills in research, fieldwork, classroom activities or other learning environments in environmental studies.

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate work place or field studies principles and practices learned from an Environmental Studies special project experience.

Outline

  1. Complete project objectives/requirements as determined in 3, 4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
    1. Participate in a field study, research project, classroom activities, or other learning environment related to an environmental studies topic or issue.
    2. Examine the impact of an environmental issue or topic on the local community or region, state, nation or world.
    3. Participate as a researcher, intern, docent, tour guide, teacher assistant, student mentor or other related role.
    4. Demonstrate an understanding of selected area(s) of study within the realm of environmental studies
  2. Develop skills in the analysis of the environmental studies issues or topics and demonstrate an understanding of selected areas of study within the realm of environmental studies.
    1. Explore environmental studies journals, books, websites or other sources of relevant information on environmental topics and issues, including from practitioners and experts in the field.
    2. Assess leadership and team-building skills necessary as part of the specialized study
  3. Gain experience and develop skills in research, fieldwork, classroom activities or other learning environments in environmental studies.
    1. Assess literature related to the field study, research project, classroom activities, or other learning environment associated with the special project undertaken.
    2. Assess further academic studies and/or skills necessary for a career related to this special project experience
Back to Top