NSEE 8130 - Environment and Society

Participate in a community investigation of natural and social environmental issues. Explore the concept of environmental literacy, build a solid understanding of the basics of environmental education, and be actively involved in a series of community investigations in human-built and natural locations around Minnesota’s Twin Cities. Learn to focus through three “lenses”: systems (knowledge of social and natural systems and their interaction); problem identification and solving (ethics typically are an issue in these situations); and move to action (defined as citizenship and stewardship). Examine and reflect on your environmental philosophies and behaviors.

Please register at least one week prior to course start date.

Target Audience: Educators K-12

Credits: 4