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Nature of the Environment

School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (School) Undergraduate

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Nature of the Environment

Description

This course provides an introduction to humanity's complex relationship with the natural world and addresses philosophical theories and ethical issues regarding humankind's responsibility to care for the environment. Topics include environmental ethics and politics, rights of non-humans, ecofeminism, climate change, sustainability, eco-criticism and the idea of wilderness. Pre- or coreq.- ENGL 101. Core: AH, D.

3

Repeatable for Additional Credit

No

Lecture/Lab/Other Ratio

3:0:0

Prerequisites and Corerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: ENGL101

General Education Foundational Course Categories: Intellectual & Practical Skills

Arts & Humanities (AH), Diversity and Global Awareness (D)

This course is an approved AA/AS elective

Yes

This course is an approved AAS elective

Yes

Honors Section Available

No