Sustainable Restoration

Goal: Students will be able to evaluate and convincingly discuss sustainable restoration projects and processes.

Objectives: To achieve the course goal, students will: 

1. evaluate sustainable restoration projects and processes;
2. investigate the societal relevance, including environmental and economic implications for sustainable restoration projects;
3. identify and practice skills for their life-long learning; and
4. demonstrate use of innovative communication skills, with an emphasis on informing others.

Grading

Scale: A = 90 and above, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = 59 and below. I really hope everyone earns an A, although this hasn’t happened yet.

Class Preparation, Attendance and Participation (40%)

Class attendance, participation and preparation are required. You will receive a grade for your class participation and preparation (just showing up does not guarantee full credit for a class period). Unexcused failure to prepare for class will result in no credit for that class period. Unexcused failure to attend class will result in no credit for that class (if you let me know) or for 2 class periods (if you don't say anything). I'm pretty flexible with what constitutes an excused absence, so please ask me if you're unsure. 

Lead a Class Project - Pairs (30%)

Lifelong Learning Project - Individual (30%)

• writing
• presenting
• figures, tables, graphics, ppts, etc...

You're a Graduate Student

I expect all students to take initiative for their own learning. This is especially true for graduate students like you. Even more than ever, your education should not be about simply consuming knowledge (which you could easily Google). I expect you to ask questions, work with others to find answers, do real projects for real people, and add to the world's body of knowledge. There are lots of times in this course when, if you expect me to give you the answers, you will be disappointed. Many of the questions we will be exploring I don't know the answer to, but I hope we can get closer to finding them together.  

"Google It!"

In addition to the assigned reading, you should constantly use Google. You won't have to memorize as much, but I will expect you to have Googled everything. Google your project ideas, Google your obstacles, Google for more information on specific topics. Don't ask a question before you Google it. You'll either find the answer or come up with a better question.

Meetings

T, Th: 12:30-1:45 (215 Lowry)

Students may leave if the guest lecturer or I have not arrived after 5 minutes.

Instructor

Reading Information

There is no required text - targeted reading and videos are made available on this site.

Laptops/Tablets/Smartphones

Please bring your laptop/tablet/smartphone/Iwhatever to class if you have one. Please do not use it to look at facebook, groupon, fantasy sports etc… (there’s lots of research on multitasking to support this policy).

Academic Integrity

As members of the Clemson University community, we have inherited Thomas Green Clemson's vision of this institution as a “high seminary of learning.” Fundamental to this vision is a mutual commitment to truthfulness, honor, and responsibility, without which we cannot earn the trust and respect of others. Furthermore, we recognize that academic dishonesty detracts from the value of a Clemson degree. Therefore, we will not tolerate lying, cheating, or stealing in any form.

Disability Accommodations

It is University policy to provide, on a flexible and individual basis, reasonable accommodations to students who have disabilities. If you have a documented disability that requires accommodation, please notify me during the first week of classes.

Syllabus Subject to Change

When necessary to take advantage of student learning opportunities, modifications to this syllabus may be made via notification from the instructor.

Course Organization

Dates & topics are listed below, but here's how I see this course in my head: