SOC 151 - Environment and Society

Institution:

Eastern Maine Community College

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Description:

Introduces students to the concepts of ecology and ecosystems, the historical roots of the environmental movement, and some of the major environmental philosophies, including sustainable development, environmental economics, deep ecology, as well as the cornucopian view that human ingenuity and technology can overcome, environmental problems. Covers and debates current natural resource issues including air and water quality, population, energy production, food production, fisheries, land use, habitat loss, the impacts of technology, waste disposal and environmental justice. Local, national, and global issues will be covered. (3 lec, 0 lab)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.emcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 974-4600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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