ENV 399 - Adv Topics ENV Studies

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Environmental Studies

Description:

An in-depth study of a topic in the field of environmental studies. Employing an interdisciplinary approach, the course builds upon prior knowledge and skills attained in the Environmental Core Courses. May be taken more than once if topic changes. Third- or fourth-year standing, or permission of instructor, is required. Spring 2010: Adv Topics in Environmental Studies:Environment, Health and Community Development in East Africa This advanced seminar in Environmental Studies will introduce students to major environmental, development, and health concerns facing the region of East Africa. Through reading, discussion, research, and presentations, students will gain a better understanding of the inextricable connections between these three critical realms in relation to both East African societies and the natural environments on which they depend. The course will culminate with a three-week field lab in Kenya. Through direct experience with community service organizations, international research institutes, Kenyan universities, local communities, and Kenyan families and individuals, students will be able to learn first-hand about the environmental and social issues they will have studied for a semester prior to embarking on their study abroad in Kenya.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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