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Course Description

Environmental data science is the array of methods for turning raw data into understanding as applied to environmental research. An exploratory data analysis approach is employed where visualization of data in time and space can lead to insight and hypothesis development. Major topics include time-series analysis, geospatial methods employing open-source tools in the R language, and employing innovations in graphics and maps.

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Human Response to Natural Hazards

Jessica E Sendejo — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 22:59:28 +0000

Human Response to Natural Hazards Jessica E Sendejo Thu, 06/09/2016 - 15:59

Course Number

Geog 402

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Lecture

College

Department

Course Description

Geography 402 focuses on collective human causes of and response to natural hazards. The emphasis is on the human-environmental interactions that may result in natural disasters to human lives and properties. The course has four objectives: (1) Understand the physical processes that may lead to detrimental outcome to human lives and properties, which sets the foundation for the second objective; (2) Survey historical hazard causes and coping strategies, i.e., why natural processes would become disastrous to human societies and how humans make trade-offs between gains and losses in hazardous environment, which leads to the third objective; (3) Evaluate current natural hazard mitigation with case studies of recent and/or major natural disasters in order to gain insights into the role of stakeholders in mitigation strategies, which establishes a framework for the fourth objective; (4) Apply basic concepts and tools for hazard mitigation, focusing on hazard prevention (management) instead of disaster (emergency) response, and developing a conceptual framework of sustainable development in human-environmental interaction.

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Transforming Food and Ag Systems

Jessica E Sendejo — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:38:41 +0000

Transforming Food and Ag Systems Jessica E Sendejo Fri, 06/26/2015 - 08:38

Course Number

Geog 430

SFSU Bulletin Description

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Lecture + Activity

College

Department

Course Description

Exploration of movements for sustainable and urban agriculture, local and regional food systems, food justice and food sovereignty; consideration of ecological, economic, and political aspects of building alternative food systems locally, nationally, and internationally. Field trips and community service required.

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Management of National Parks & Protected Areas

Jessica E Sendejo — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:17:52 +0000

Management of National Parks & Protected Areas Jessica E Sendejo Tue, 01/14/2014 - 16:17

Course Number

Geog 648

SFSU Bulletin Description

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Lecture + Activity

College

Department

Course Description

From the air we breathe, the food we eat, to the soil we walk on, we are inextricably part of the world around us. As human populations have grown, and our impact on the world around us has escalated, we have begun to “protect” areas from ourselves. Parks, wilderness and other protected areas are largely designed to limit human use and impacts; they are designed to preserve “natural” landscapes and allow biota to persist. In this course we will examine the emergence of protected areas over time, discussing their objectives and variety. The scope will be global with a particular focus on the US and our own Northern California region. There will be emphasis on both the social context of conservation and the vital role of science informing the process. At the end of this course you should have a richer understanding of why areas are protected, how they are managed, and what tradeoffs are involved in protecting them.

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Seminar in Geographic Information Science

Jessica E Sendejo — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:35:47 +0000

Seminar in Geographic Information Science Jessica E Sendejo Thu, 11/08/2012 - 09:35

Course Number

Geog 815

SFSU Bulletin Description

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College

Department

Course Description

The theoretical development of GIScience with emphasis on exploring and discussing research literature in geographic information systems, remote sensing and spatial analysis.

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Scope and Method in Geography

Jessica E Sendejo — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:24:41 +0000

Scope and Method in Geography Jessica E Sendejo Thu, 11/08/2012 - 09:24

Course Number

Geog 801

SFSU Bulletin Description

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Course Type

Seminar

College

Department

Course Description

This seminar serves as an introduction to graduate study in geography. Nature and historical development of our field; scope and method of contemporary American geography (themes, concepts, methods, models and problems); professional and scholarly ethics; grad program logistics; strategies for successful completion of Masters work.

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Environmental Management

Jessica E Sendejo — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:12:36 +0000

Environmental Management Jessica E Sendejo Thu, 11/08/2012 - 09:12

Course Number

Geog 751

SFSU Bulletin Description

Credits

Course Type

Seminar

College

Department

Course Description

Management and planning concepts and their application to problems in resource development and environmental protection. History of environmental management and policy, national and international problems in environmental management.

Term

Urban Transportation

Jessica E Sendejo — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:47:33 +0000

Urban Transportation Jessica E Sendejo Tue, 11/06/2012 - 19:47

Course Number

Geog 433

SFSU Bulletin Description

Credits

Course Type

Lecture

College

Department

Course Description

We will examine the relationship between cities and transportation, with an emphasis on the Bay Area. The course includes a review of trends, history, and current issues in urban transportation in the United States and Bay Area. Other topics include the transportation planning process, environmental concerns, and financing urban transport. Throughout the semester we will consider a variety of mobility choices and investments that are being considered in the Bay Area. Students are expected to attend all lectures, conduct all outside readings, and undertake an in-depth, semester-long research project on an urban transportation issue. Students are also required to take one of two field trips.

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Watershed Assessment and Restoration

Jessica E Sendejo — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:31:47 +0000

Watershed Assessment and Restoration Jessica E Sendejo Tue, 11/06/2012 - 11:31

Course Number

Geog 642

SFSU Bulletin Description

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Course Type

Lecture + Lab

College

Department

Course Description

This course explores watersheds and methods of geomorphic assessment and restoration of hillslopes and stream systems. Begins with an exploration of the properties and processes of watersheds, their slope materials, soils and land-use characteristics, and the forms and processes of the stream network that drains them. Assessment methods will apply GIS technology to problems of hillslope runoff and soil erosion, interpretation of runoff-discharge relationships, and modeling the effects of changing land use. Field trips to Bay Area streams and restoration sites.

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Geographic Information Systems

Jessica E Sendejo — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:26:23 +0000

Geographic Information Systems Jessica E Sendejo Tue, 11/06/2012 - 11:26

Course Number

Geog 620/720

SFSU Bulletin Description

Credits

Course Type

Lecture + Lab

College

Department

Course Description

This course is an advanced GIS course with emphasis on vector data model and analysis. The first half is about spatial analysis which includes data models, data acquisition, and model builder. The second half introduces the Geodatabase model and its functions such as domains, relationships, topology, and network analysis. Direct experience in the use of GIS tools is emphasized, in particular ArcGIS.

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