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Ecological
Design and Living Technologies
NR 288 Fall 2004 Rowell 103 Tues. + Thurs. 5-7pm |
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"Learning
from nature how to design a sustainable future"
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Course
Description:
This course explores the potential for ecological design to shape a sustainable future. It analyses living technologies for food production, waste management and environmental restoration. The history, application, and future directions of applied ecological design will be discussed. Students are required to work on an eco-machine project, research design problems, and complete the required readings. Grades are based on participation, attendance, projects, papers, and a final. Pre/co-requisites: Jr/Sr standing; background in ecology/systems theory. |
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News
and Events
~ Ecological Agriculture Lecture in Stafford 101 on Friday, 11:30 am (Get the schedule for the fall ecological agriculture seminar series here!) ~ Nature's Operating Instructions is in at the Bookstore ~ CEL is accepting new students members for the 04' - 05' school year. |
| Instructor:
John Todd Office: Gund Institute, Johnson House Phone: 656 - 2920 Email: jtodd@cape.com |
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Common Ground Student Organic Farm Club is accepting new members
for this year.
~ Sign up for the Ecological Development course in Costa Rica being held this winter! Contact Kelsy Raap at kelsyraap@gmail.com or see www.learn.uvm.edu/costarica/ |
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Zak Adams Office: 211 Aiken Building Phone: 656-3803 Email: zadams@uvm.edu |
~ Check out these related courses for next
semester:
- NR 285E Ecological Design Studio (Website Coming Soon!) - NR 285C Modeling A Green Aiken (Wesite Coming Soon!) - CDAE 195/295 Community Design and Planning: Applying Sustainabilty... |
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