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Your Instructor: Lynn Thorensen

I've been teaching here at De Anza Community College for almost 20 years. I've taught various Environmental Studies classes and Environmental Science labs over the years. ES3 is my favorite class to teach because it combines the 2 subjects that I love the most; the environment and art. 

I attended UC Santa Cruz, majoring in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Natural History and Wild Lands Conservation and a Graduate Certificate in Science Illustration. I also have a teaching credential in Art from San Jose State University. 

I worked as a science illustrator soon after graduating; illustrating natural history books, museum displays and brochures. I have taught science illustration to a wide variety of age groups and venues for the past 30 years, both outside and inside the classroom. 

I have been involved in various environmental activist campaigns over the years from climate marches in Washington DC to Standing Rock in North Dakota. I believe in empowering youth to speak out on issues they feel are important to their future and the future of our planet. I love the outdoors and am an avid backpacker, climber and camper, anything that will get me out in nature. 

CRN Course Sec Title Days Times Loc
00518 ES 3 50Z Imagery of the Environment
E S -003.-50Z: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
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49778 ES 3 51Z Imagery of the Environment ······· TBA-TBA ONLINE
CRN Course Sec Title Days Times Loc
32477 ES 3 50Z Imagery of the Environment
E S -003.-50Z: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
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38802 ES 3 51Z Imagery of the Environment
E S D003.-51Z: Late start, 6 week online class, begins February 17, 2026. This online class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning
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20942 ES 3 50Z Imagery of the Environment
E S -003.-50Z: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning
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28961 ES 3 51Z Imagery of the Environment
ES D003.-51Z: This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly coursework. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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ES 3 Imagery of the Environment

Course Syllabus

ES3 syllabus Winter '26

Faculty Info

Lynn Thorensen
PART-TIME FACULTY

Environmental Studies

thorensenlynn@deanza.edu

KC 221

Education

BA UCSC, 1992 Environmental Studies- Wildlands Conservation and Naural History Grad. Certificate- UCSC Science Illustration

Office Hours 

Spring 2019

Tuesdays 11:00 - 12:00 in KC221 part time faculty office


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