EA 185 PO

This course provides an exploration of Human-Centered Design (HCD), Biomimicry, Behavior Change Science, and Systems Thinking as tools for innovative and targeted environmental behavior change. The course will be taught with rotating environmental themes and related partner organizations, creating unique experiences for students while still teaching the same core concepts and strategies. The themes range from sustainable transportation to clean water access to organic food and medicine systems. Student groups partner with organizations from Southern California and beyond to design culturally and locally appropriate solutions to environmental issues using the tools taught in this class. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: EA 010 PO and EA 020 (and ideally E180 HMC) or equivalent.

PO Area 2 Requirement, Environmental Analysis