Sustainability and Political Ecology

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Exploration of the challenges associated with environmental management and governance, particularly in terms of achieving sustainability. Emphasis is placed on ongoing local, regional, and global environmental problems, using political ecology perspectives to understand power, discourse and interest mechanisms behind environmental rights, controls, and sustainability needs. Prerequisite(s): 3 units in courses labelled Geography at the 300 level or above. Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Geography 428 and 421 will not be allowed. Notes: May be offered as part of a group study program. A supplementary fee may be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.