Coastal Science and Policy
2018-19 General Catalog
Coastal Science and Policy Program
251 Ocean Health Building
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Graduate Courses
200. Natural Sciences for Coastal Sustainability. F
Provides a basic foundation in the natural sciences including the environment (atmosphere, land, water, sea), species populations, ecosystems and biodiversity, and their relevance to sustainability issues of the coastal zone. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in courses 210 and 220. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students in the coastal science and policy program, or by permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. M. Carr
210. Social Sciences for Coastal Sustainability. F
Provides a basic foundation in the social sciences, through systematic study of communities, institutions, and entire societies. Examines the relevance of sociological theory, social interactions and relationships, social inequality, and social change to sustainability issues of the coastal zone. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in courses 200 and 220. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students in the coastal science and policy program, or by permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. The Staff
220. Economics for Coastal Sustainability. F
Builds a foundation of economic concepts pertaining to the environment and explores tools for environmental valuation. Investigates the role for government action related to the environment, including estimation of costs and benefits for regulations and related policies. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in courses 200 and 210. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students in the coastal science and policy program, or by permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. J. West
230. Integrated Problem-Based Discussion (no credit). F
Focusing on a series of case studies, this discussion section demonstrates means and values of integrating across the natural and social sciences and economics disciplines in developing solutions to coastal sustainability. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in courses 200, 210, and 220. Enrollment restricted to coastal science and policy graduate students. The Staff
241. Experimental Design and Data Analysis. F
Focuses on problems and designs in ecology and population biology. Topics include experimental design; exploratory data analysis; hands-on statistics; and graphical theory. Structured around a statistical analysis and graphics program to teach students to design surveys and experiments and analyze data. Previous work in statistics strongly recommended. (Also offered as Biology:Ecology & Evolutionary 286. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in course 241L. Enrollment is restricted to coastal science and policy graduate students. P. Raimondi
241L. Experimental Design and Data Analysis Lab (2 credits). F
Lab will focuses on hands-on statistical problem solving, graphical presentations and experimental design issues. (Also offered as Biology:Ecology & Evolutionary 286L. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in course 241. Enrollment is restricted to coastal science and policy graduate students. P. Raimondi
242. Public Policy and Conservation. W
Introduction to political and economic approaches to policy analysis, with particular reference to natural resource scarcity, property rights, and environmental conservation. Case studies apply economic and policy process concepts to the management of public lands, biodiversity, and renewable resources. (Also offered as Environmental Studies 240. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment is restricted to coastal science and policy graduate students. D. Press
243. Coastal Governance. W
Introduction to major theories of ocean and coastal governance, with emphasis on those that underlie current policy and management approaches. Students analyze local, state, national, and international laws and policies, considering interactions across scales, levels of social organization, and institutions. Taught in conjunction with ENVS 150. Students cannot receive credit for this course and for ENVS 150. (Also offered as Environmental Studies 250. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment is restricted to coastal science and policy graduate students. K. Seto
244. Adaptation and Planning. S
Introduces students to conceptual frameworks for developing solutions to coastal sustainability problems, and drawing on knowledge and skills gained in previous coastal science and policy courses to perform an integrated assessment of a coastal sustainability problem. Enrollment restricted to coastal science and policy graduate students. The Staff
245. Facilitating Change in Coastal Science Policy. S
Skills-based course in effective leadership and communication, including stakeholder engagement, facilitation, conflict resolution, team building, and introduction to project management. Communication training includes identifying audiences and objectives (public, philanthropy, policymakers, managers, scientist practitioners) and leveraging non-traditional communication platforms. Enrollment is by application and restricted to graduate students. (Also offered as Biology:Ecology & Evolutionary 262. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment limited to 16. K. Kroeker
290A. Coastal Science and Policy Capstone Project (10 credits). F
First of three independent research courses during which students work closely with partner institutions and faculty co-mentors to generate alternative, interdisciplinary-based solutions to coastal sustainability problems. Provides experience in a real-world, collaborative, problem-solving environment. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in course 291. Enrollment restricted to coastal science and policy graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. E. Zavaleta, M. Carr, D. Croll
290B. Coastal Science and Policy Capstone Project (10 credits). W
Second of three independent research courses during which students work closely with partner institutions and faculty co-mentors to generate alternative, interdisciplinary-based solutions to coastal sustainability problems. Provides experience in a real-world, collaborative, problem-solving environment. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in course 291. Enrollment restricted to coastal science and policy graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. E. Zavaleta, M. Carr, D. Croll
290C. Coastal Science and Policy Capstone Project (10 credits). S
Third of three independent research courses during which students work closely with partner institutions and faculty co-mentors to generate alternative, interdisciplinary-based solutions to coastal sustainability problems. Provides experience in a real-world, collaborative, problem-solving environment. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in course 291. Enrollment restricted to coastal science and policy graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. E. Zavaleta, M. Carr, D. Croll
291. Coastal Science and Policy Capstone Seminar (2 credits). F,W,S
Concurrent with year-long capstone project. Students share the background, challenges and successes they experience in their capstone projects. Provides students with a broader exposure to real-world, collaborative, problem-solving of coastal sustainability issues. Corequisite(s): course 290A, 290B, or 290C. Enrollment is restricted to coastal science and policy graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit. E. Zavaleta, M. Carr, D. Croll
Revised: 07/15/18
