ENV 201 - Environment and Society (3 cr.)

This course uses a social-ecological systems lens to explore ways that society and the environment interact. We will discuss ways that societal institutions such as economics, science, community, race, politics and media contribute to, and help manage grand environmental challenges. To accomplish these goals the course will experience field trips in/around the Plattsburgh community and employ a variety of media including books, scholarly journal articles, popular press articles, and film/radio among others. The course will engage subject matter through discussions, debates, writing, mental modeling, quizzes and other venues.
Liberal Arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring