In this course, students will learn fundamentals of ballet and gain greater physical flexibility and coordination. In addition, we will practice developmental movement therapy, Pilates and visualization exercises, and learn to apply them to achieve heightened awareness of self through movement both in and outside of class. Ballet slippers are required.

In this course, students will continue to learn fundamentals of ballet and gain greater physical flexibility and coordination. In addition, we will practice developmental movement therapy, Pilates and visualization exercises, and learn to apply them to achieve heightened awareness of self through movement both in and outside class. There is a small amount of lecture in this course. This course will move more quickly than Ballet I. Ballet slippers are required.

This is a graduate course, offered through the Master of Environmental Studies program, which may be open to undergraduate students. See www.evergreen.edu/mes for more information.

We will study what species live where and why they live where they do. The distributions of species are determined by their tolerance of environmental conditions, ecological interactions with other species, geological history, dispersal and chance. We will emphasize modern distributions of plants and animals on a global scale, and consider the roles of physiological responses, ecological interactions and historical influences. We’ll read accounts of biological explorations by authors such as Darwin, Wallace, Bates and others, and examine the biogeographic affiliations of plants and perhaps animals in our area.

Principles of Biology, a lower division two-quarter course, is designed for biology majors, but anyone who is curious about the world around them will enjoy class topics. The lecture material will cover the general characteristics of the five kingdoms with a concentrated focus fall quarter on microorganisms and genetics. Laboratory experiments will support lecture material and acquaint students with the use of various laboratory equipment, including the light microscope, slide preparation, and taxonomy.

Principles of Biology II is the second of a two-quarter series designed for biology majors, but anyone who is curious about the world around them will enjoy class topics. Lecture material will cover general characteristics of the five kingdoms, with a concentrated focus winter quarter on the major kingdoms and the species that comprise them, as well as evolution and ecological themes. Laboratory experiments will support lecture material and acquaint students with the use of various laboratory equipment including the light microscope, slide preparation and taxonomy.

Four planet earths would be needed to provide an American standard of living to the entire world. Export of the American lifestyle is a prime corporate goal and, increasingly, developing nations are becoming erstwhile importers. Our kindergarteners know 300 logos; our ten-year-olds know 400 brands, according to consumer scholar Juliet Schor, author of Born to Buy. What drives our desire to buy new things? Do these things bring us deep satisfaction as individuals or in community? What are the environmental consequences of ever-growing consumerism? What alternatives exist to the consumer-driven economy? We will broadly examine the historical roots of consumer culture, the impact it has had in the United States, and its environmental, cultural and economic effects. This is an all-level course that would be beneficial for students interested in environmental studies, sociology and/or psychology.

Students will learn about the legal system in general, including sources of law, the framework of the U.S. court system and various avenues for resolution of business disputes. The class will explore various business law topics, including contracts, business torts, constitutional law, antitrust law, administrative law and the employer-employee relationship. Reading and assignments from a business law textbook will be supplemented with presentations by professionals and business persons, thus integrating the laws and concepts taught with practical reality.

This is the first in a series of three courses (which can be taken separately) designed to provide students with fundamentals in financial management for businesses or organizations. The courses are designed to help busy people build a solid understanding of essential quantitative tools and methods for organizations of different types and sizes. This understanding is essential to developing the confidence, objectivity and vision necessary to make effective decisions both as an individual and as a leader. This course will cover business structure, models and issues of financial management, and financing options and growth. The winter course will be Financial Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis and the spring course will be Quantitative Methods for Business.