[course]: Environmental Issues on Indigenous Homelands; NW Native Peoples and the Flora of the Pacific NW

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still looking for a course for your ‘perspectives’ requirements? See two great courses with space still available for winter quarter from American Indian Studies:

AIS 475A: Environmental Issues on Indigenous Homelands
5 credits, I&S
TuTh 3:30 – 5:20
Instructor: Clarita Lefthand-Begay
This class will consist of an interdisciplinary analysis of the environmental problems plaguing Indigenous communities in North America.  The overarching goals of this course will include an examination of the policies relevant to protecting communities from environmental pollutants occurring on the homelands of Indigenous peoples, the health implications of exposure to contaminated ecosystems, and case studies that illustrate strategies for how indigenous communities are working to address these issues.  It will also aim to build critical awareness about environmental problems and explore the intersection between pollutants, human health, ecosystem services and community action.  Students will be encouraged to work together to communicate environmental problems discussed in class. 
AIS 475B: Northwest Native Peoples and the Flora of the Pacific Northwest
5 credits, NW/I&S
TuTh 3:30 – 5:20
Instructor: Cynthia Updegrave
Using lectures, case studies,and field trips, the course focuses on native plants, and their ethnobotanical uses, in the context of developing familiarity with the ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, Winter is traditionally the time for being in the longhouse, story, and the making and repair of important items in this region. In addition, the course will investigate how Native People have managed ecosystems for plant resources, and the profound disruption in indigenous management regimes post-settlement, including the health implications of the loss of indigenous food resources and the resulting loss of biodiversity for ecosystems. We will connect our learning to wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ, (Intellectual House) on campus, the region’s annual Tribal Canoe Journeys, and a canoe carving project to explore the many ways cultural renewal is contributing to well-being. 

[course]: Education for Sustainability

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interested in environmental education? There are still spaces available in the sustainability-oriented ‘inner pipeline seminar’. These seminars involve teaching around a variety of subjects, so remember that only the ‘K’ section is relevant to sustainability education for winter 2015! – joe

Education For Sustainability

Education for Sustainability

EDUC 401K

SLN: 13689

Facilitators: Emy Gelb (emygelb@uw.edu) and Ashley Young (ashyoung@uw.edu)

·         Date/Time: Mondays 2-3:20

·         Location: DEN 313

·         Class Start Date:  01/12

How do educators teach young people about the earth’s ecosystems and foster an ethic of environmental stewardship?What skills and ways of thinking are necessary to confront future change?

The seminar examines effective ways for educators to teach the meaning and importance of sustainability to the K-12 audience in formal and informal education settings. We will explore various philosophies, models and approaches to K-12 environmental education. In addition, students will volunteer in school classrooms and environmental community organizations in the Seattle area for at least 2.5 hours (2 credits) a week. 

Education For Sustainability

Education for Sustainability

EDUC 401K

SLN: 13689

Facilitators: Emy Gelb (emygelb@uw.edu) and Ashley Young (ashyoung@uw.edu)

·         Date/Time: Mondays 2-3:20

·         Location: DEN 313

·         Class Start Date:  01/12

How do educators teach young people about the earth’s ecosystems and foster an ethic of environmental stewardship?What skills and ways of thinking are necessary to confront future change?

The seminar examines effective ways for educators to teach the meaning and importance of sustainability to the K-12 audience in formal and informal education settings. We will explore various philosophies, models and approaches to K-12 environmental education. In addition, students will volunteer in school classrooms and environmental community organizations in the Seattle area for at least 2.5 hours (2 credits) a week. 

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[course] Education For Sustainability

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EDUC 401K

SLN: 13689

Facilitators: Emy Gelb (emygelb@uw.edu) and Ashley Young (ashyoung@uw.edu)

  • Date/Time: Mondays 2-3:20pm

How do educators teach young people about the earth’s ecosystems and foster an ethic of environmental stewardship?What skills and ways of thinking are necessary to confront future change?

The seminar examines effective ways for educators to teach the meaning and importance of sustainability to the K-12 audience in formal and informal education settings. We will explore various philosophies, models and approaches to K-12 environmental education. In addition, students will volunteer in school classrooms and environmental community organizations in the Seattle area for at least 2.5 hours (2 credits) a week. 

[class]: Career Center career exploration courses for WIN/2015

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Beginning Winter 2015, the Career Center is excited to offer two classes (General Studies 297H & 391G) each winter and spring, designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students seeking information and inspiration about career options and strategy.  We encourage you to review these class overviews, quotes from students who have taken our classes in previous quarters, and most importantly (if you are a student), consider taking one of our classes during your time at UW. 

 

General Studies 297H

  • ·         Title: Career Planning
  • ·         Winter 2015 SLN: 14706
  • ·         Mondays/Wednesdays, 2:30-3:20, MGH 241
  • ·         Instructor: Tina Wang (Career Counselor, Lead)
  • ·         Credits: 2
  • ·         Size of class: up to 50 students

This course assists freshmen and sophomore students (first and second year students) with self-exploration and exploration of career and academic options. General Studies 297H (“Career Planning”), is a 2-credit course (CR/NC) where students attend two 50-minute classes each week. This course is designed for first and second-year students who have earned roughly 0-89 credits. No pre-requisites are required.

Learning objectives:

1.      Build self-awareness and appreciation for your strengths, skills, values, and interests and learn how to use this self-knowledge to make decisions when exploring and pursuing academic and career options.

2.      Develop and apply learned skills to effectively research career options and learn how to be successful in the job market and hone your professional networking skills (including online, social media, and traditional networking).

3.      Learn how to create effective resumes, cover letters and build interviewing skills and confidence.

For additional details please contact Patrick Chidsey in the Career Center with questions or request for an add code (chidsey@uw.edu ; 206.616.5803 )

General Studies 391G

  • ·         Title: Career Strategy and Job Search   
  • ·         Winter 2015 SLN: 14728
  • ·         Tuesday/Thursday, 2:30-3:20, LOW 105
  • ·         Instructor: Patrick Chidsey (Career Counselor, Lead)
  • ·         Credits: 2
  • ·         Size of class: up to 50 students

This course assists juniors/transfer students/seniors (3rd & 4thyear students) with self-exploration, investigation of career options and development of career and job search strategy.  General Studies 391G (“Career Strategy and Job Search”), is a graded, 2-credit course where students attend two 50-minute classes each week. This course is designed for juniors, transfer students and seniors (3rd & 4th year students) who have earned roughly 90 credits or more. No pre-requisites are required.

Learning objectives:

1.      Grow self-awareness and appreciation for your strengths, skills, values, and interests and learn how to use this important self-knowledge when taking action in job searching and building a career strategy.

2.      Build ability to effectively research career options and learn how to be successful in the competitive job market.

3.      Learn how to create effective resumes, cover letters, strong LinkedIn profiles (and online and in-person networking skills), grow interviewing skills and confidence.

For additional details please contact Patrick Chidsey in the Career Center with questions or request for an add code (chidsey@uw.edu ; 206.616.5803 )

 

[course]: Integrating Policy and Science in Arctic Studies

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ARCTIC 400 – Integrating Policy and Science in Arctic Studies

Vince Gallucci and Don Hellmann

3 credits | T/TH | 2:30-4:20pm | COM 230 | SNL 21138

*Core Requirement for the UW Minor in Arctic

This course covers evolving issues in Arctic and world politics as climate changes in the Arctic system with a focus on Canada’s current role as Chair of the Arctic Council. The course begins with a review of climate and ice change with an overview of likely consequences of increasedaccess to underwater resources and to new transportation resources. The shared governance by the Arctic Council, the Law of the Sea, and the legal regimes of the five extended national jurisdictions in the Arctic Ocean are considered.

[course]: Inner Pipeline Seminar: Empowered Eco-Ed

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more info about the EDUC 401 Z section facilitated by our own Angela Feng! This course is already up on the perspectives list, and it can count for a variety of requirements. – joe

Empowered Eco-Ed: Hands-On Teaching at Conchord International Elementary

EDUC 401Z

SLN 13698

Day/Time: Seminar: Thursdays 3-4:20pm  Service Learning: Fridays 3:30-7pm(includes travel time)

Location: LOW 217

Facilitator:  Angela Feng (afeng21@uw.edu)

Is it possible to instill a passion and appreciation for the environment in a classroom setting? Can students still engage with nature in an urban environment? The Empowered Eco-Education seminar seeks to provide an equal opportunity for environmental education to students from all backgrounds. Each week, students will have the opportunity to teach an after school program at Conchord International Elementary School in South Park, Seattle, to work with curriculum based in environmental justice and education. This seminar integrates hands-on activities and local environmental issues, working to inspire kids and ignite their enthusiasm for the outdoors. 

[courses] English 471: Winter VLPA

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Looking for a VLPA for Winter 2014 Registration? Check this out! 

Winter 2015: English 471: The Theory and Practice of Teaching Writing (TuTh 2:30-4:20 VLPA; W option). 

In Winter 2015, English 471 will be taught by Prof. Anis Bawarshi, who was Director of UW’s highly regarded Expository Writing Program for the last ten years. Through reading and fieldwork, English 471 introduces students to the various approaches that guide the study and teaching of writing, ranging from methods for teaching students how to produce texts to methods for assessing these texts.  The course will also examine the research and theories that underscore these methods, assumptions that guide these approaches, and consideration of whose interests they serve, so that all members of the class can become more self-reflective readers, writers, and teachers.  English 471 provides an opportunity to think about what it means to teach writing, to develop and share our own goals for teaching writing, and to generate and articulate practices that will help us achieve these goals. Coursework will include keeping a reading journal, conducting a brief teaching ethnography, preparing a bibliography and curriculum design presentation, and creating a teaching portfolio. 

English 471 will have an optional service-learning component which will bring students! into local K-12 classrooms to practice work (three to four ho! urs each week) as tutors, mentors, and writing coaches. Those who opt to do service learning will have the option to register for additional credit hours of English 491, if they choose. For those who participate, the service learning in this course will fulfill 30-40 of the observation hours that students are required to complete prior to applying to the UW Masters in Teaching program.  Information, and add codes for period 3, are available from the instructor: bawarshi@uw.edu.

[course]: Environmental Innovation Practicum

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Innovation in Cleantech + Market Opportunity = Solutions for the Planet

UW ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION PRACTICUM (2 credits)

ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498, ENVIR 495

Fall Quarter, Tuesdays 4-5:50 pm, Paccar Hall 292

Instructor:  Deb Hagen-Lukens dlhagen@uw.edu

Prerequisites:  None. Recommended for juniors and above, including grad students.

For a list of speakers and topics, check back in September: eic.washington.edu

The goal is to discover the universe of cleantech solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges and to raise awareness of how you might be part of that solution.  You’ll form teams around problems you identify, and present your solutions to the class.  Although not required, teams are invited to compete in the UW Environmental Innovation Challenge April 2, 2015.

The seminar consists of a selection of required readings and a series of industry experts who will speak on a specific cleantech topic. You will work in teams to present a proposed solution to an environmental problem. The final deliverable for the class is a 5-10 minute presentation.

Course topics will include:

  • Environmental challenges and opportunities linked to cleantech.
  • How to translate an idea into an actual device/product/company 
  • Market assessment (who would be the customer for this product or service?)

Questions?  ptufts@uw.edu

[course]: ENVIR 495: Environmental Innovation Practicum

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Innovation in Cleantech + Market Opportunity = Solutions for the Planet
UW ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION PRACTICUM (2 credits)
ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498, ENVIR 495
Fall Quarter, Tuesdays 4-5:50 pm, Paccar Hall 292
Instructor:  Deb Hagen-Lukens dlhagen@uw.edu
Prerequisites:  None. Recommended for juniors and above, including grad students.
For a list of speakers and topics, check back in September: eic.washington.edu
 
The goal is to discover the universe of cleantech solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges and to raise awareness of how you might be part of that solution.  You’ll form teams around problems you identify, and present your solutions to the class.  Although not required, teams are invited to compete in the UW Environmental Innovation Challenge April 2, 2015.
The seminar consists of a selection of required readings and a series of industry experts who will speak on a specific cleantech topic. You will work in teams to present a proposed solution to an environmental problem. The final deliverable for the class is a 5-10 minute presentation.
Course topics will include:
  • Environmental challenges and opportunities linked to cleantech.
  • How to translate an idea into an actual device/product/company 
  • Market assessment (who would be the customer for this product or service?)
Questions?  ptufts@uw.edu