Welcome to Environmental Studies at Design Institute of San Diego.
Throughout the semester we will examine global environmental issues and the impact of human intervention on the earth’s ecosystems. Topics up for discussion and study will include air and water pollution, finite and renewable energy sources, the impact of urbanization, ecosystem function, biodiversity, as well as environmental theories, philosophies, movements and politics. It is my hope that you will gain an understanding of our interconnectedness to the envrionment around us as well as learning to about and appreciating ecosystems, their elements, and our roles in them. You will also gain skills and knowledge in order to envision sustainable solutions to these problems. This website will give you access to all of the lecture notes that will be used in class as well as assignments and other needed details.