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Nov 03, 2024
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SOC 340 - Environmental Sociology Analysis of household, workplace, local and global environmental issues with emphasis on the interplay of cultural, social, political and economic factors in the development of and response to environmental problems. Topics covered include the effects of toxic substances on ecosystems, human health and safety risks, consumption patterns and their relation to environmental problems, government regulation, conflicts between science and politics in the assessment of workplace and environmental risks, social stratification and environmental risks, citizen activism and social movements around environmental issues. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or 150 or ANT 102. Fulfills: LASR. Notes: Category A.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify patterns of social organization and their impacts on resource allocation and use.
- Demonstrate an understanding of waste and consumption practices by critically examining personal and collective experiences.
- Differentiate between various ideologies related to the conceptualization of environment.
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