Monika P. Calef, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor of Physical Geography
- Phone: 949-480-4323
- Fax 949-480-4483
- mcalef@soka.edu
EDUCATION
- Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences (Ecology), University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- M.S. Environmental Studies (Environmental Monitoring), Ohio University, Athens, OH
- B.A. Geography and German (Minor in Biology), Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD
COURSES TAUGHT AT SUA
- Regional Geography of the Pacific Rim (GEOG 110)
- Intro to Physical Geography (GEOG 250)
- Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GEOG 350)
- Advanced GIS (GEOG 400, upcoming)
- Biogeography (GEOG 440)
- Nature and Humanity (BIO 110)
- Natural History of Orange County (LRNCLSTR)
- Natural History of the California Deserts (LRNCLSTR)
- Modes of Inquiry (INQUIRY 100)
- Core II (CORE 200)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Climate change impacts on the ecological environment
- Human-fire interactions especially in the forest ecosystem
- Ecology of the boreal forest