Geographic Perspectives on Environment and Sustainability
Environmental Studies and Sciences · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Year
ENV-4450 prerequisites
We couldn't read this course's prerequisites into a chain. The wording is under “Requisite courses” below.
Description
This course considers geographic and environmental approaches to sustainable staple-based development. Topics include conceptual and methodological tools and frameworks associated with resource management, including impact assessment, meaningful engagement, community-based management, corporate social responsibility, post approval practices and adaptive management. In critiquing current practices, students reflect on innovations designed to move towards more sustainable development. This course may be held concurrent with GDP/GEOG 7750. Student evaluation will differ depending on the level.
Requisite courses
18 credit hours in Geography or 18 credit hours in Environmental Studies and Sciences [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and GEOG-4450, GEOG-7750, and GDP-7750.
Cross-listed
GEOG-4450(3).
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