the upper altamaha initiative
fall 2006
JURI 5290, ECOL 8710
The class meets Fridays, 12:45 pm - 3:30 pm in the Seminar Room at the Institute
of Ecology. View a map (large Adobe PDF file, 1.14 MB.)
Syllabus, Rubric, Readings, and Potential Projects
Class readings are available online and in notebooks located at the Institute of Ecology and the Law Library.
Schedule
| Date
|
Topic/Speakers
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| Aug. 18 |
- Introductions of students and faculty
- Overview of the Practicum and expectations
- Introduction to the Upper Altamaha Initiative for Watershed Excellence
- Distribute potential class projects
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| Aug. 25 |
Class meets over pizza to select projects
Reading Assignment: Read the executive summaries of the Oconee and Ocmulgee River Basin Management Plans. You will find these on the Readings page. Please browse this site so you're familiar with what's been posted already. We will be adding information to the site periodically. |
| Sept. 1 |
- Problem solving (Alex Scherr)
- Developing an effective work plan (Beth Gavrilles)
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| Sept. 8 |
No class meeting. |
| Sept. 15 |
Faculty presentations: Larry West and Alfie Vick |
Monday
Sept. 18 |
Groups meet with Laurie to go over work plans |
Tuesday
Sept. 19 |
Groups meet with Laurie to go over work plans |
| Sept. 22 |
Students present work plans to the class |
| Sept. 29 |
NO CLASS - meetings with clients |
| Oct. 6 |
CLASS POSTPONED
Students submit individual reflections to Laurie
(by email or drop them by her office, 110 Rivervend Road Room 105 and let her know when you can meet on Tuesday
10/10, Thursday 10/12, Monday 10/23 or Tuesday
10/24 for a 20-minute reflection session. |
Tuesday
Oct. 10 |
Students meet individually with Laurie to review reflections |
Thursday
Oct. 10 |
Students meet individually with Laurie to review reflections |
| Oct. 13 |
Field Trip: Tour of Dr. Mark Risse's farm to see agricultural BMPs |
| Oct. 20 |
Faculty presentation: Laurie Fowler on the Clean Water Act |
Monday
Oct. 23 |
Students meet individually with Laurie to review reflections |
Tuesday
Oct. 24 |
Students meet individually with Laurie to review reflections |
| Oct. 27 |
No class - Fall break |
| Nov. 3 |
Faculty presentation: Dr. Merryl Alber, Sustainable Coastal Development |
| Nov. 10 |
Meet to discuss status of projects and schedule final presentations and dress rehearsals |
| Nov. 17 |
Group meetings |
| Dec. 1 |
Draft of final product due |
Wed.
Dec. 13
12-3 pm |
- Final Presentations
- Final Products and Reflections due
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Please note: The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructors may be necessary.
Class Format:
- Two or three class meetings in first two weeks of semester to select
projects and develop work-plans;
- Approximately four lectures (Fridays from 9:30 - 12:30 PM) on ecological,
design and policy issues affecting the watershed;
- One paddling trip on the Oconee River;
- Periodic group meetings to develop particular projects;
- Project presentation (either to stakeholders or to the class and other
interested parties at the University) with dress rehearsal;
- A journal logging each student's activities and reflections on the
meaning of the service learning experience and ecological design and
policy implications;
- At least one meeting between faculty and each individual student to
reflect on and evaluate course progress and issues and concerns.
Expectations (students):
Attend class lectures and field trip, read assignments prior to each
lecture, work together to define class projects, attend group meetings
and work cooperatively to develop a work plan and to complete the project,
attend individual meetings with professors, and keep a journal of work
completed and associated reflections. Students will be graded on class
participation and project substance and presentation.
Expectations (faculty):
Coordinate informative lectures and field trip; facilitate interaction
between students and stakeholders in the Upper Altamaha Basin; provide support
to students in identifying and completing particular projects; facilitate
dress rehearsals and project presentations; facilitate publication of
projects and provide a forum for students to reflect on their experiences
in the course.
Student Contact Information:
Class listserv: upperaltamaha-L@listserv.uga.edu
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