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1235E. Environmental Conservation

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: None.

Grading Basis: Graded

Overview of the history of natural resource use and environmental conservation policy development from prehistoric to present times. Examination of the emergence of the 20th century conservation movement in North America and the transition to the environmental movement is used to highlight recurring environmental issue themes such as: private ownership vs. public trust doctrine; commercial trade in natural resources; development vs. protection; sustainability; and the role of society and governments in regulation. Through selected readings and case studies, students are challenged to begin development of their personal ethics regarding the development, conservation and protection of the environment. CA 1.


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Section Class Number Notes Instructor Enrollment Term Session Instruction Mode
10 1208 Vokoun, Jason 12/25 Summer 2023 SS1 Online