[course] – Autumn 2012: Nature-based Learning and Development

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Pipeline Project Seminar and Service Learning

EDUC 401N: Nature-based Learning and Development

SLN: 13264

Facilitator: Samantha Dolan (samanb2@uw.edu) and PoE alum!

Dates: Thursdays
Time: 2:30-3:50 pm 
Location: CHL 105

Many of us make a point of spending time in the natural world daily, whether we are gardening, riding a bike, walking the long way to class, or taking a lunch break in the park. Children are spending less time in natural settings and more time indoors, which may have profound impact on their well being.  In this seminar, we will discuss research and theories surrounding nature based learning and development, and explore how nature can be used to enhance the school experience for K-12 students and teachers. Rather than teaching children about the natural world, we will look at how natural settings and elements teach children motor skills, science, and more while promoting positive social skills, vision, and other positive health outcomes. Students will gain first-hand experience by volunteering in a nature-based program in the community.

More information at: http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/inner-faq.html

**This course counts towards Human & Social Dimensions and/or Fieldwork for Perspectives and Experiences.  Please note you are able to count up to 5 credits of credit/no credit courses towards Perspectives and Experiences.  This course is credit/no credit.**

[course] – Autumn 2012: Floodplain Management (URBDP 598C)

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URBDP 598C Floodplain Management and Planning for River Communities
Department of Urban Design and Planning – Fall Quarter 2012
(3 Credits)
Class meets Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 PM until 5:50 PM.
Instructor: Bob Freitag

Our riverine and coastal floodplains are rapidly degrading and losing
their ability to provide services we rely on. Our built environment and
changes to our climate are stressing this natural capital.
This course will focus on ways to live with flooding using Skagit River
communities as case studies. After taking this course, you will be able to:
  – Identify coastal and riverine floodplain services, values and assets
  – Determine risks and opportunities associated with flooding and
floodplains
  – Apply major risk reduction and opportunity enhancement strategies to
protect identified values and assets.
  – Locate tools to advance identified strategies
  – Identify co-benefits and adverse impacts resulting from your strategies
  – Have a better appreciation for coastal and riverine floodplains

For more information, click here!

[courses] – Trying to Get Into a Popular Course for Autumn 2012?

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Are you trying to get into popular courses but can’t register because they are saved for FIGs?  Does your quiz section or lab meet at an inconvenient time?  “Extra seats” may be your answer!  There are “extra seats” that UW First Year Programs (FYP) is offering where you can request a class/section that is reserved for FIG students only.  Check out full list of courses where there are “extra seats” and follow the instructions on FYP website to get registered: http://fyp.washington.edu/?page_id=1631

Examples of classes with extra seats include:

ARCH 150: Appreciation of Architecture I (VLPA)

CHEM 120: Principles of Chemistry I (NW,QSR)

COM 201: Introduction to Communications I (I&S)

COM 202: Introduction to Communications II (VLPA/I&S)

DRAMA 101: Introduction to the Theatre (VLPA)

ECON 200: Introduction to Microeconomics (I&S,QSR)

ENGL 111/121/131: Composition ©

For the full list of courses, go to: http://fyp.washington.edu/?page_id=1631

Autumn 2012 Registration Bulletin

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Dear PoE students:

As a reminder, Autumn Quarter 2012 registration begins Friday, May 4 (if you have Graduating Senior Priority).  If you do not have Graduating Senior Priority, please check MYUW for your exact registration date or go to: http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/priorau12.html.  If you will be graduating in Summer 2012, Autumn 2012 or Winter 2013, you will need to come into the office to fill out a graduation application.

Please review the information below regarding courses that will be offered Autumn Quarter 2012 and how they will fulfill environmental studies major requirements.  If you have a quick question or you think there is an error with your degree audit, please e-mail poeadv@uw.edu.  If you would like to make an appointment to see an adviser, please check the online adviser calendars first, then e-mail poeadv@uw.edu with your preferred date and time.  We are happy to chat with you in order to guide your academic progress or troubleshoot problems that arise.

Best,

Program on the Environment –  Student and Academic Services

NEW! Do you want a sneak peek as to what will be offered the rest of the 2012-2013 academic year?  Go to the newly revised 2012-2013 Annual Course Schedule!  This has been provided in order to help with course selection and planning.  Please note that the course schedule is subject to change at any time without notice.

Environmental Studies Core:

ENVIR 100 (Interdisciplinary Foundations)

ENVIR 200 (Communication and Information)

  • Taught by Andrew Rose or Frederica Helmiere
  • Prerequisites: 2.0 in ENVIR 100 and an English Composition course.
  • Writing Intensive
  • You can take ENVIR 200 and 250 in the same quarter!

ENVIR 250 (Data Types and Collection Methods) – Two offerings per academic year now!

  • Taught by Megan Styles and Kristi Straus
  • Prerequisites: 2.0 in ENVIR 100
  • PLEASE NOTE: If you entered the major Winter 2010 or after and wish to begin the capstone series (ENVIR 490) in Spring 2013, you must take ENVIR 300 in Winter 2013 and ENVIR 250 in Autumn 2012.
  • PLEASE NOTE: If you entered the major before Winter 2010 and wish to begin the capstone series (ENVIR 490) in Spring 2013, you must take ENVIR 300 in Winter 2013.  Students in this situation are not required to take ENVIR 250 but if you wish to, you can apply the credits towards the ‘Tools and Technologies’ requirement for Perspectives and Experiences.
  • You can take ENVIR 200 and 250 in the same quarter!

ENVIR 490 (Pre-Capstone Seminar: Part I)

  • Taught by Sean McDonald
  • Prerequisites: 2.0 in ENVIR 300
  • No add codes are needed if you meet prerequisites!

ENVIR 492 (Post-Capstone Seminar: Part III)

  • Overseen by Sean McDonald
  • Prerequisites: Completion of ENVIR 491
  • PLEASE NOTE: You will be added when you have successfully completed ENVIR 491 (we will add students the week of August 27).

If you declared Autumn 2010 or after, please use the following as a guide.  If you declared before Autumn 2010, your major requirements will vary slightly — please see an adviser with questions.

Foundational (Biology):

BIOL 180 (Introductory Biology)

BIOL 200 (Introductory Biology)

  • This course has CHEM 142 and CHEM 152 as prerequisites.

BIOL 118 + 119 (Survey of Physiology + Lab)

BIOL/FISH/OCEAN 250 (Marine Biology)

  • Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen can register for this course during Period 1.  Seniors must wait until Period 2.

Foundational (Chemistry):

CHEM 120 (Principles of Chemistry I)

CHEM 142 (General Chemistry)

Foundational (Statistics):

STAT 220 (Basic Statistics)

STAT 311 (Elements of Statistical Methods)

  • This course has one quarter of pre-calculus/calculus as a prerequisite.

Q SCI 381 (Intro to Probability and Statistics)

  • This course has one quarter of pre-calculus/calculus as a prerequisite.

Foundational (Other Quantitative Methods):

GEOG 360 (Principles of GIS Mapping)

ESRM 250 (Intro to GIS in Forest Resources)

  • This course is restricted to ESRM majors during Period 1

Foundational (Values and Cultures):

ENVIR/HSTAA 221 (Environmental History of the US)

Foundational (Earth Systems Literacy – Climate):

ATM S 211 (Climate and Climate Change)

Foundational (Earth Systems Literacy – Land, Water, Atmosphere):

ATM S 212 (Air Pollution)

ESS/OCEAN 230 (Rivers and Beaches)

Perspectives and Experiences Courses:

Complete list at: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/students/perspexp.html.  While we try to maintain a broad list of courses for PoE students, please note that not all courses on the list are created equal.  Please meet with an adviser if you have questions.

COURSE SUBSTITUTIONS:

If you find a course that you think should count towards an environmental studies major or minor requirement but is not showing up on the official list, you must submit an online course substitution petition: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/poeadv/148320