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ENV 101: Society And The Environment
3 credits
Students will investigate today’s major environmental issues, exploring causes and consequences and discerning who experiences these consequences the most. Students will debate how we should respond to environmental challenges, discussing technological solutions and to what extent environmental problems are inextricably linked with economic, political, social, and cultural issues. (Learning Goals:L;Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences)
Learning Goals
COURSE GOALSStudents will critically examine current and emerging environmental issues in regional, national, and international contexts; and gain and understanding of the scientific, social, and political factors impacting environmental issues, including:o current environmental policy and managemento the role of communication, environmental literacy, and public perceptions the decision making processo potential technological solutions and their limitations
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