GEOG 487
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Environment and Society: A Geographic Perspective
Course Description
Exploration of the dynamic relationship between the environment and human society from a geographic perspective.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Geographic knowledge
Learning Outcome
Communicate geographic concepts, tools, and methodologies, both human and physical, for analyzing the interaction between human societies and the environment and their interconnections with God's creations, thus preparing them for lifelong inquiry.
Title
Environmental issues
Learning Outcome
Identify, analyze, and critically assess various environmental issues and challenges facing communities and societies on local, regional, and global scales in ways that honor moral agency and promote the common good.
Title
Resource management
Learning Outcome
Describe the principles of resource management and the challenges of balancing resource utilization with conservation goals, and identify the blessings and responsibilities of righteous stewardship of the world that God has given us to live on.
Title
Communication and collaboration
Learning Outcome
Collaborate with other stakeholders to effectively to address environmental challenges and issues with a commitment to serving communities and advancing the welfare of God's children, using their skills to foster understanding and positive change in diverse audiences, reflecting Christlike attributes of humility and love.
Title
Geographic application
Learning Outcome
Apply geographic knowledge and skills to real-world environmental challenges and propose practical solutions and policy recommendations, and reflect on their role as geographers in improving the human condition through lifelong learning and service in their spiritual and professional lives.
