Environmental Studies 345 - Environmental Politics

Institution:

Maryville College

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Description:

3 credit hours Prerequisite: Junior standing A study of the political history, stakeholders, and topical issues related to American and global environmental policymaking. Comparison of environmentalism (conservation, sustainable development, deep ecology). Investigation of structure and actors making environmental policy. Survey of current global/eco-systemic issues in environmental policy (air, sea/water, energy and waste, land). Special emphasis on Tennessee and East Tennessee issues, such as acid rain in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Valley energy development, and water management in conflict with the snail darter.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.maryvillecollege.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 981-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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