GEOG 487
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Environment and Society: A Geographic Perspective
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
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 for analyzing the interaction between human societies and the environment.
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.
Title
Resource management
Learning Outcome
Describe the principles of resource management and the challenges of balancing resource utilization with conservation goals.
Title
Communication and collaboration
Learning Outcome
Collaborate with other stakeholders to effectively to address environmental challenges and issues.
Title
Geographic application
Learning Outcome
Apply geographic knowledge and skills to real-world environmental challenges and propose practical solutions and policy recommendations.
