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| Semester: | Fall 2024 |
| Number: | 0125-500-001 |
| Instructor: | Ryan Wallace |
| Days: | Monday Wednesday 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Note: | Traditional In-Person Class |
| Location: | Garden City - Science Building 308 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Related Syllabi: |
Susan Kilgore for
Fall 2018* Susan Kilgore for Fall 2019* |
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| Description: |
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. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this 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. |
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