Water and Soil Sustainability in the Field (ENST 320a)

*Undergraduate applicants only, graduate students are not eligible*

Syllabus

Program Information

Both water and soil are integral to human livelihood, and both are currently under threat. This class presents an overview of the issues related to water and soil sustainability including soil development and management, the hydrologic cycle, the cycling of nutrients through both soil and water, soil and water pollution, and food security related to soil and water issues. ENST 320a In the Field is a special section of the Water and Soil Sustainability course that is taught during Spring and Fall semesters on the University Park Campus. This Julymester course will be conducted at the Wrigley Marine Science Center Wrigley on Catalina Island allowing for enhanced research, lab and field study experience.

This course is part of the Wrigley Marine Science Center Residential College Julymester 2023. Students will reside and learn at Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island, California. The course runs concurrently two additional and thematical linked through principles of sustainability, environmental concerns and awareness. The Residential College experience features:

Co-Curriculars activities (e.g., plenary lecturers from distinguished guests) in the Catalina Residential College are designed to offer exceptional educational and profession development activities, stimulate conversations between the students in the different classes and improve opportunities for peer learning.

Extra-curricular opportunities. Students will be able to engage in a range of activities benefiting from the unique island environment (e.g., Guided snorkeling and kayak experiences, camping or other exploration of island landscapes).

Informal student cohort development. Living and learning in a month-long residential college experience offers a suite of informal interactions (e.g., regular community dining and social events) that support development of collegial interactions.

Contact Information

Faculty Director: Scott Applebaum

Email: sappleba@usc.edu