A first course in environmental studies exploring our major impacts upon the environment in their cultural political historical economic and ethical context.

To gain an understanding of and apply qualitative and quantitative research methods in the context of environmental studies. This includes research design, data gathering, data analysis and presentation.

Introduction to literary utopias and to the cultural writings of various ecological movements offering alternative concepts to the increasing destruction of nature.

Explores American environmental history by asking; "How did Americans interact with their landscape?" and "What were the consequences?". The course proceeds both chronologically and topically. Crosslist: HIST 212.

Introduction for non-engineering students to the major areas of environmental engineering. Topics include air noise and water pollution solid hazardous and radioactive waste and methods to treat and dispose of these pollutants. Not open to students who have taken CENG 340.

Explores the main approaches to planning theory and their environmental applications. Considers how environmental planning can promote the socio-ecological health and sustainability of democratic communities.

Hazardous waste regulation risk assessment and toxicology overview of treatment technologies and site investigation environmental audits facilities siting and public participation pollution prevention.

Teaches students to analyze the political and ethical dynamics underlying environmental disputes. Pragmatic methods for dispute resolution will be developed and tested through case study.

The application of basic ecological principles to the design of buildings landscapes communities and cities. Emphasis is placed on real situations in the local environment.

Examines the evolution and philosophical foundations of land use as well as the politics surrounding current issues such as ecosystem management and urban land health.

Course will focus on the conceptual and practical challenges of managing for sustainability in a variety of resource contexts, including forests, water, wildlife, and recreation.

To gain an understanding of the social, political, and economic processes that have precipitated environmental changes in Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific during the 19th and 20th centuries.

This course will trace the history of environmental policy and politics from colonial times through the Green Politics of the early 21st Century.

Approaching environmental policy as argument we will analyze its fundamental assumptions principles and methodology and synthesize alternatives using three paradigms: efficiency utility and autonomy.

Utilizing the literature of moral social and political philosophy we will analyze how variations in our definition of justice dictate distinct public policies toward nature.

This course will examine the statutes regulations and common law pertaining to the use of land minerals and species. We shall both analyze the status quo and construct new relationships between law and natural system

Supervised research or thesis work on environmental issues. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

Independent thesis work under advisers supervision. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.