POLS 441 - World Resources

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The University of Montana-Western

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Description:

Resource scarcities are the source of conflict in many parts of the world, and appropriate and sustainable development is crucial to sustaining the supply of oil, forests, minerals, fish, and other resources. This course examines the nature and distribution of world resources, the potential for conflict over these resources, and potential means of achieving sustaina-bility. Students will be evaluated on written assignments, a term project, and class discussion. Lecture and seminar. Prereq: GEOG 102, or POLS 131, or ECON 151, or ENVS 329, and Junior standing, or c/i. (on demand)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 683-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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