Explores the physical geography of California's southern and central coast by way of field trips to iconic and interesting beaches, estuaries, bluffs,dunes, and salt marshes combined with topical lectures and guest speakers. Field trips may involve visiting parks, restored ecosystems, government facilities, or urban areas. Issues of landscape management and human-environment interactions in the coastal zone will also be explored. Student projectswill study a visited site, or one of their own interest, and investigate its environmental and human histories, modern dynamics, and/or future challenges.
4
UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeSuch a fun class. Took this class during the strike and Walker was supportive of his TA's, but did not let the students suffer, he stepped up big time. Really caring for his students and passionate about climate change too!
I switched to a geography major because of Professor Walker! I loved the way he could relate his material to what was going on in the real world. His practice quizzes and learning objectives make everything very clear - i made a pretty hefty study guide off his lecture slides and felt really confident going Into his exams. Awesome person
Very nice guy, wants students to succeed. You'll get out what you put into this class, but it's a ton of memorizing. Once memorized, application is very simple. Labs are easy, and midterms are scarily similar to practice tests. Only got a B because I neglected the class to study for chem.
I think this class is better for auditory learners since he talks a lot. His class itself was nice but he gave a lot of readings. His tests stressed me out since he had those "a and b" multiple choice. Read the material and go to office hours, you'll do fine. iClicker was annoying ngl. Would've enjoyed the class itself if it was not so early.