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SPECIAL TOPICS: SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

ENVIRST 402
Course Description

Topics covered within the scope of environmental social sciences, such as issues in environmental policy, law, economics, land use, sustainability, food systems, energy policy, conflict resolution, environmental justice, and international development.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1 to 4

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.9

2.93% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.19% from Historical

A Rate
84.13%

5.83% from Historical

Class Size
63

-13.35% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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