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Environmental Science & Policy 300: Seminar in Environmental Science and Policy | |
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Subject: Environmental Science |
Spring 2008 |
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| Current patterns of human resource consumption and waste generation are not ecologically sustainable. Effective solutions require a working knowledge of the scientific, social, political, and economic factors surrounding environmental problems. This seminar examines the impact of human activities on natural systems; the historical development of environmental problems; the interplay of environmental science, education, and policy; and efforts to build a sustainable society. Discussions will center on conflicting views of historical changes, ecological design and sustainability, biodiversity, environmental policy, media coverage of environmental issues, ecological economics, and environmental justice. An extended project will involve active investigation, analysis, and presentation of an environmental issue of local or regional importance with the explicit goal of identifying sustainable alternatives. May not be taken S/U and count towards the minor. Prerequisite: all courses completed or concurrent for the Environmental Science and Policy minor or by permission of the instructor. | |