“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” --John Muir
This thread models the interconnectedness of the living community by asking students to examine scientific constructs and cultural interpretations of the natural environment from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, and in global historical, social, and political contexts. By exploring themes of connection, expression, change, resilience, accountability, and sustainability, and through community engagement and active participation in natural settings, students should develop a sense of agency and urgency in helping to address vital environmental issues.
This thread is 9 hours.
Students must take courses from at least two course levels: 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000.
Courses must be from a minimum of two disciplines.
| Select Courses to Meet Thread Requirements | |
|---|---|
| BIO 1300 Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 hours |
| BIO 3500 Conservation Biology | 4 hours |
| ENG 2270 Topics in World Literature: Environment | 4 hours |
| ENG 3630 Studies in Rhetoric | 2 hours |
| HIST 2610 Environmental History | 4 hours |
| IDS 3240 Experiential Learning - Environmental Thread | 1-2 hours |
| MUSIC 3840 Music History: The Environment | 4 hours |
|
PHYS 1200 Energy and the Global Environment and PHYS 1200L Energy and the Global Environment Lab |
4 hours |
| POLSC 2720 Global Environmental Politics | 4 hours |
| SOC 2530 Population and Environment | 4 hours |
| SOC 3530/SOC 4530 Environment, Food, and You | 4 hours |