For the most part good journalism. It doesn t take a biochemistry degree to ask the right questions and let the evidence speak for itself. But you need to view a story through the lens of ecology, delving into the richly complex natural systems of which humans are a part. With that perspective, this class focuses on general reporting techniques, challenges, and strategies, with hands-on editorial and publishing feedback.
Class size is limited to eight students.
Laird Townsend, editor of the award-winning environmental quarterly Terrain, is a former Associated Press reporter and copy editor for the Contra Costa Times. He has worked as a journalist for 12 years.