ANTH 3260 - Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Problems

3 unit(s)

Course examines human causes and impacts of global environmental problems, such as climate change and deforestation, and explores alternative paths for sustainable stewardship of the environment.

Satisfies G.E. area UD-4 and the Sociocultural Inquiry Requirement.

Course Learning Outcomes List
Students will be able to:

Explain and apply anthropological theories and approaches to study the relationship between humans and the environment. (PLO #5);
Analyze the role of culture in shaping human-environment relationships in diverse global contexts (PLO #1, #3);
Identify humans causes of environmental problems at local and global levels (PLO #3); and,
Define the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development and develop solutions and actions to help mitigate human over-exploitation of the environment (PLO #3).

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