Topics in Equity and Society: Envirn, Security justice

Course Description

Seminar dealing with topics in equity and/or society as related to environmental and/or sustainability issues in an interdisciplinary framework. Prerequisite: GES 162 or permission of instructor; Notes: May be repeated twice for credit.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Explain key concepts, theories, perspectives, and criticisms within the given topic in equity and society.
  • Evaluate key concepts, theories, perspectives, and criticisms within the given topic in equity and society.
  • Create professional written and oral communication on the given topic in equity and society.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Individual writing assignments 20%
Attendance, Participation, and Discussion Leading 20%
Semester Project 30%
Professional development 30%

20% of the grade

Grading Scale

Percentage Letter Grade
93-100A
90-92A-
88-89B+
83-87B
80-82B-
78-79C+
73-77C
70-72C-
68-69D+
63-67D
60-62D-
0-59F

Attendance/Participation:

20% of the grade

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.