Environmental Sociology
Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Department:
Social Science
Subject:
Sociology
Prerequisites:
Complete ENG-101 with a minimum grade of "C"
Corequisites:
None
Credits:
3
This course focuses on the interactions between the natural environment, social organizations, and social behavior, with studies of the social factors that cause environmental problems, the societal impacts of those problems, and societal efforts to solve these problems. The course explores issues of science and technology, popular culture, economics, urbanization, racial and gender relations, as well as social movements. This course develops a broad understanding of society and environmental issues.
