ENVS 22 - Intro to Environmental Studies

Institution:

Santa Clara University

Subject:

Environmental Studies

Description:

Human degradation of the global environment is an overarching concern for contemporary and future societies. The field of environmental studies is a relatively new, interdisciplinary field that draws heavily from the social sciences to propose ways society can develop environmental solutions. This is a survey course that will enable students to understand the composition and evolution of environmental studies as a field, and provide them tools to analyze environmental problems and solutions at a local, national and global scale. This course will introduce students to: 1. the major environmental problems facing human societies; 2. the key social science disciplines and their contributions to the field of environmental studies; 3 the methodologies used by these disciplines and the way they shape understanding of nature/society relations; 4. the importance of ethics and leadership in developing environmental solutions. (4 units)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scu.edu

Phone Number:

(408) 554-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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