RMP 511 (01) - Issues of Wilderness and Nature in American Society

Iss Wilderness Nature Amer Soc

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   227  
CRN: 11023
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.
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Attributes: Humanities(Disc)
Instructors: Sean McLaughlin

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 TR 2:10pm - 3:30pm MURK 115
Final Exam 12/19/2023 12/19/2023 T 10:30am - 12:30pm MURK 115