SOC 223 - Sociology of the Environment and Sustainability

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Introduces the sociological study of the environment and sustainability. Explores environmental and sustainability issues associated with natural resource utilization, energy consumption, and globalization. Focuses on the impact of social systems, social processes, and public policy. Examines environmental ideologies, collective behavior, and social change in relation to environmentalism and sustainability efforts.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.