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ENV 500: Environmental Studies
Intro Seminar
3 credits
This seminar introduces case studies of current environmental problems and environmental issues. Scientific concepts and methods and technical solutions to problems in specific areas are discussed, as are the limitations of current conceptual and analytical knowledge. Additionally, the cultural, political, institutional, and economic aspects of current and emerging concerns are introduced as they affect the environmental decision-making process. Readings of the current literature, discussions, and reports emphasize critical reading and writing skills. All students without an equivalent preparation will be required to take this seminar.
Learning Goals
• Provide a gateway experience for all Environmental Studies graduate students• Introduce Environmental Studies graduate faculty and research• Introduce environmental decision-making in a breadth of disciplines across different platforms (government, NGO, grass-roots), with a public health perspective focusing on the generally unknown/ not yet quantified health effects. • Develop graduate-level skills in information literacy, writing and critical analysis. • Assist students in networking with government agencies, NGO’s, etc.
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course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of
information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a
specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start
of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown
here.
Sections Offered: Fall 2024 |
| Environmental Studies Intro Seminar |
| 0125-500-001 |
R. Wallace |
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Mon/Wed |
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm |
GC - SCB 308 |
3 |
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