ENVIRON305SA

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Social Impact Analysis

NSOE A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

ENVIRON

Catalog Number

305SA

Title

Social Impact Analysis

Course Description

Course covers theoretical, methodological and applied aspects of social impact analysis. Students will think sociologically about environmental issues and social impacts they create. Course reviews key US policies and guidelines that require and inform social impact analysis. Students will understand and critique key methods and approaches used in social impact analysis to generate inclusive decisions that protect the environment and health of human communities that share its abundance and meaning. Course will compare and critique a range of national and international social impact examples, including ethical issues associated with the non-human world. Consent of instructor is required. Taught in Beaufort at Duke Marine Lab.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Typically Offered

Spring Only

Consent (Permission Number)

Instructor Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Seminar

Crosslisted Courses

General Education Curriculum Codes

EI - (EI) Ethical Inquiry, SS - (SS) Social Sciences