SFR 220 - Environment and Society

Introduces the concepts and principles necessary to understand the connections between human behavior and environmental conditions. The course includes a review of the conservation and environmental movements in the United States, tracing changing American values towards forests and other natural resources over time. Students learn how to critically analyze the social, economic, and environmental aspects of various case studies concerning society-environment connections by evaluating diverse information sources.

Core Curriculum/Core Requirements: Western Cultural Tradition and Population and the Environment

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 3