Applications of Environmental Justice
NRE 392 / Environ 392
Credits: 3

The fundamental purpose of this course is to provide an enriching, hands-on learning experience that teaches the signficant role that race and socioeconomic standing play in environmental issues. The student facilitated class will allow students to discss and further explore the mulitdiminsional nature of Environmnental Justice in a way that differs from traditional lecture style learning. The course will develop a series of case studies. During the Monday class time there will be a variety of guest lectures, discussions, as well as applicable environmental justice simulations and activities. As a part of the course requirement, each student will also serve as a volunteer in a situation where environmental justice issues exist. Through this experience, students will develop their own opinions, explanations, and definitions of environmental racism. The class will be divided into field groups assigned to one site for the semester. There will also be a one day field trip to Del Ray.