HIST 230 Environment and Society incorporates a wide range of cultural perspectives and resources to examine key topics, themes, and concepts in the field of environmental history within a global context. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and in-class activities, students will develop their analytical, research, and communication skills as they examine the impacts of humans on the environment over the past 250 years. By reflecting on the relationship between people and the planet in this way, students will gain a greater understanding of the environmental challenges we face today.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Examine global environmental issues and events over the last 250 years
- Reflect upon the impacts and experiences of diverse communities in their interactions with the environment, environmental issues, and environmental change
- Demonstrate critical thinking when analyzing quantitative and qualitative sources
- Apply discipline-centered research using diverse media and library resources
- Integrate a wide range of academic sources including Indigenous scholarship, publications, and cultural resources
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage | Letter Grade | GPA |
| 90-100 | A+ | 4.33 |
| 85-89 | A | 4.00 |
| 80-84 | A- | 3.67 |
| 76-79 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 72-75 | B | 3.00 |
| 68-71 | B- | 2.67 |
| 64-67 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 60-63 | C | 2.00 |
| 55-59 | C- | 1.67 |
| 50-54 | P | 1.00 |
| 0-49 | F | 0.00 |
| | DNW | 0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.