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SCCL 6397 - Earth Matters: An Introduction to Global Environmental Quality

Credits: 3

A focus on the environment and how people interact with it. This course explores 1) environmental quality indicators for air, water, land, and climate (while introducing the pros and cons of environmental issues); 2) anthropogenic activities, impacts, and societal drivers; and 3) various measures for environmental performance and sustainability. Includes a student research project on a country or region. Students learn through readings, research, case studies, presentations, class and group discussions, guest lecturers, and/or videos. This course may be applied to the following curricular field concentrations: environmental sustainability; global studies.


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