Environmental Studies 479: Environmental Citizenship and Leadership

Credits 2
Credit Type
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Faculty
Fall: LaFauci; Spring: Thayne

An intensive course in environmental problem-solving, with an emphasis on developing skills necessary for effective environmental citizenship and leadership. Students will first engage in readings and discussions to enhance their understanding of environmental decision-making processes and institutions. Then they will work individually and in teams to study active environmental disputes, with the ultimate aim of recommending formal solutions. This course is required of, and open only to, environmental studies majors in their senior year. Field trips and guest presentations may be included.

Prerequisites

Senior status and declared major in Environmental Studies.