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Course Catalog

Environment and Society

This course familiarizes students with an array of environmental issues concerning human interaction with the natural world. Environmental problems are present at all scales ranging from local to global 鈥 and in our everyday lives. The course will examine, via lecture and discussion/lab sessions, varied examples of environmental issues 鈥 their causes, dimensions, and distributions. The course will explore proven or possible solutions, and 鈥渢rade-offs鈥 associated with these solutions. Topics include basic ecological principles, the value of biodiversity, human population issues, food production, air and water pollution, and energy resources and use. Offered each semester. Students may not take both SSCI 301 and ENVS 300 for credit.

Advanced Core Curriculum Designation: PN

Grade Basis: Letter Grade

Credits: 4.0