Will Hooker. 2010. HS432: Introduction to Permaculture. Course. NC State University. Available from mediasite.wolfware.ncsu.edu/online/Catalog/catalogs/hs-432-spring-will-hooker.
From the first lecture's description:
“Permaculture means 'permanent culture', (or 'permanent agriculture') and ...'is the conscious design and maintenance of cultivated ecosystems that have the diversity, stability, and resilience of a natural ecosystem.' (Bill Mollison)
“This course will explore, through lectures, discussions, field trips, and required projects, a design/thinking methodology that seeks to provide for our physical needs, food, water, shelter, energy, etc., while doing so in an environmentally friendly, sustainable manner. The Saturday field trips and the weekend mountain trip are all optional.”