Iss Wilderness Nature Amer Soc
Durham
Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy
Online Course Delivery Method: Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Can be taken by students who are remote.
Credits: 4.0
Term: Summer 2022 - Summer Session I (05/23/2022 - 06/24/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Summer 2022 - Summer Session I (05/23/2022 - 06/24/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
25
CRN: 70050
CRN: 70050
Provides students with an overview of the evolving relationship between wilderness/nature and American society. Examines the philosophy, ethics, and societal values in American society and its relationship to our natural wilderness. Recent issues are used as case studies in order for students to articulate, defend, and critique the ethical issues presented. Students are responsible for understanding and applying philosophical approaches developed by philosophers, writers, and activists associated with the wilderness, sustainability, biodiversity, hunting, suburban sprawl, environmental activism, endangered species, organic foods, and genetic engineering.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Attributes: Humanities(Disc)
Instructors: Sean McLaughlin
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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5/23/2022 | 6/24/2022 | Hours Arranged | ONLINE |
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