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Environmental Sociology

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ENVIRON XL M133

This course focuses on the relationship between society and the environment. Detailed analysis of interrelations between social factors and environmental factors.

Typically Available
Summer

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What you can learn.

Analyze how political, cultural, technological, and economic factors have shaped our patterns of interaction with the natural environment
Gain a clear understanding of the nature, scope, and causes of the current climate crisis
Critically assess the possibilities for developing an ecologically sustainable society
Recognize and assess the complexity of the current environmental movement

About This Course

This course focuses on such issues as environment and health, disaster, the ecosystem, environmental policy, sustainability, environmental justice, environmental risk, globalization, ecofeminism, environmental attitudes and behaviors, the social construction of nature and several strands of the environmental movement.

This course applies toward the following programs

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Sustainability

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certificate Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person

Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person