Introduction to community and environmental sociology examining social-biophysical linkages
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jane Collins, Sarah Lloyd, Sarah Rios: Jane Collins' course was described as easy with exams based on slides, though short essays were poorly graded by a TA. Sarah Rios assigned difficult weekly readings and relied on TAs for explanations, with grades based on big tests and book reports.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES explores the global and local nature of environmental problems through an interdisciplinary and geographic perspective.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Grades rely on three exams and weekly discussion papers. Exams are frequently described as difficult, specific, or poorly worded, requiring strict attendance and note-taking as slides are often unhelpful.