PERS 2450 - Environmental Issues for the New Millennium

Institution:

Valdosta State University

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Description:

Scientific, philosophic, and sociocultural causes, effects, and implications of environmental degradation; discussion of future scenarios and plausible solutions to environmental problems. The first part is an overview of ecological systems, population processes, and the nature of biological diversity; categories of natural resources; summary of forms of environmental decay (e.g. pollution, acid rain, global warming, extinction) affecting the natural world and human health; and ethical and cultural perspectives on environmental problems and solutions. The second part is an in-depth analysis of a particular topic, offered in 5 modules: 1) causes and consequences of population growth, 2) issues in biodiversity and wilderness preservation, 3) pollution and global climate change, 4) issues in energy and materials production and consumption, 5) cultural views of nature, environmental ethics, and building a sustainable future.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.valdosta.edu

Phone Number:

(229) 333-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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