Core Seminar in Environment and Society

Catalog description

Seminar provides students with a broad introduction to key environmental theories, concepts, problems, and methods from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students learn to appreciate the diversity of approaches to understanding current environmental issues, and develop a basic vocabulary to discuss these issues with colleagues from other disciplines. Course is required for students pursuing the Interdepartmental PhD Emphasis in Environment and Society and is open to others with the permission of the instructor.