This is a 100-level introductory course that will introduce the field of environmental studies. Environmental studies is an interdisciplinary field and it borrows concepts from multiple disciplines such as environmental sociology, human ecology, geomorphology, development studies, environmental
health, and environmental planning and design. This course will introduce the various dimensions of the field including environmental ethics, ecosystem studies, earth and atmospheric sciences, globalization and environment, environmental movements, environmental policy, political ecology, environmental health, environmental justice, environmental economics, environmental planning, and GIS. It will also discuss the possible career opportunities that exist in the field.
Frequency
Fall