CRSN 152Field Study: Experiential Learning in Sustainability Topics and Skills
Course designed to enhance students' skills, practice and implementation of a variety of sustainability strategies. The course meets in a variety of on- and off-campus community settings including schools, private residences, and community organizations. Topics vary each quarter and may include sustainable design, water harvesting, local resource management, soil science, and mycology. (Formerly IDEASS Laboratory Practicum.)
Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/20 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/20 |
| 03 | Laboratory | Wed 9:20am–11:45am | TBA | A. Freiwald | Open 0/20 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Wed 10:40am–1:05pm | Oakes Acad 103 | T. B. Ball | Open 11/20 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Tue 11:40am–1:15pm | Oakes Acad 101 | K. K. Heady | Closed 20/20 |
| 03 | Laboratory | Wed 9:20am–11:45am | Oakes Acad 101 | A. Freiwald | Open 5/20 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Oakes Acad 103 | K. K. Heady | Open 7/20 |
| 03 | Laboratory | Wed 9:20am–11:45am | Oakes Acad 103 | A. Freiwald | Open 14/20 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Fri 9:20am–11:45am | Thimann Lab 101 | T. B. Ball | Open 9/20 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Wed 10:40am–11:45am | Soc Sci 2 141 | K. K. Heady | Open 10/20 |
| 03 | Laboratory | Wed 9:20am–11:45am | Oakes Acad 101 | A. Freiwald | Open 11/20 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 12:00pm–2:00pm | Oakes Acad 101 | T. B. Ball | Open 10/20 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Tue 11:40am–1:15pm | Oakes Acad 101 | K. K. Heady | Open 9/20 |
| 03 | Laboratory | Wed 9:00am–11:45am | Oakes Acad 101 | A. Freiwald | Open 9/20 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamara Ball | 1.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 0% | 5 |
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