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Introduction to Environmental Sociology

SOCI101

Description

In this course, students will learn about basic concepts in sociology and apply them to the study of the relationship between human societies and the larger, natural environment. This course introduces students to the discipline of sociology by providing perspectives on complex social processes that impact our natural environment. Through reviewing and discussing issues such as culture, economics, racial and gender relations, urbanization, and social movements, this course will provide students with a broader understanding of nature and environmental sustainability. Some questions this course will consider are the following: Why have some societies treated the environment differently than others? Is the reason economic? Is it scientific or technological? Is it religious? How does the distribution of power affect the reasons? This class will cover a wide range of topics in order to give students an opportunity to reflect on how sociology contributes to important debates taking place about society and the environment.

Dates

Apr 7, 2025 — May 11, 2025

May 19, 2025 — Jun 22, 2025

Jul 14, 2025 — Aug 17, 2025

Aug 25, 2025 — Sep 28, 2025

Oct 6, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025

Nov 17, 2025 — Dec 21, 2025

Jan 12, 2026 — Feb 15, 2026

Feb 23, 2026 — Mar 29, 2026

Apr 6, 2026 — May 10, 2026

May 18, 2026 — Jun 21, 2026

Location

Distance Education - Online

Registration Information

For credit cost: $1410