1051. Environment and Society (3 s.h.) F S. Core: IN.

(Formerly: EVRN ST C050.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 1051 (C050).

This course emphasizes the human dimensions of the relationship between societies and their natural environments. Students will be introduced to those ecological principles that are necessary to understand cultural, social, political, and economic questions at a variety of geographic scales. The course will consider several global, national, and local issues such as siting of noxious facilities, land use conflicts, equality of access to resources, and environmental justice.

1052. Introduction to the Physical Environment (4 s.h.) F S. Core: SB.

(Formerly: EVRN ST C052.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 1052 (C052).

An environmental approach to the study of earth as a globe, earth-sun relations, weather, climate, vegetation, soils, and the hydrosphere. Abundantly illustrated by slides and films, this course brings to life the causal connections among climate, vegetation, and soils. Natural and human-induced climate change, groundwater and surface water management, and soil erosion are among the environmental problems covered. The laboratories provide hands-on experience on most topics.

1096. Environment and Society (3 s.h.) F S. Core: XN.

(Formerly: EVRN ST X050.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 1096 (X050).

This course emphasizes the human dimensions of the relationship between societies and their natural environments. Students will be introduced to those ecological principles that are necessary to understand cultural, social, political, and economic questions at a variety of geographic scales. The course will consider several global, national, and local issues such as siting of noxious facilities, land use conflicts, equality of access to resources, and environmental justice.

1951. Environment and Society (3 s.h.) F S. Core: IN.

(Formerly: EVRN ST H090.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 1951 (H090).

This course emphasizes the human dimensions of the relationship between societies and their natural environments. Students will be introduced to those ecological principles that are necessary to understand cultural, social, political, and economic questions at a variety of geographic scales. The course will consider several global, national, and local issues such as siting of noxious facilities, land use conflicts, equality of access to resources, and environmental justice.

2051. The Urban Environment (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0150.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 2051 (0150).

This course examines the relationship among theory, policy, and the urban environment.  The objective of the course is to study the urban environment not only as a physical landscape or natural ecosystem, but also in relation to political economies ranging from local to global scales.  The course will address issues that continue to challenge urban society, including environmental injustice and racism, degradation of local environmental quality, the impact of local-global relationships on community-scale environments, and the commodification of nature.

2596. Philosophical Perspectives on the Environment (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: EVRN ST W156.)

Cross Listed with Philosophy 2596 (W156).

Just as the question of the relationship of the individual to society is a perpetual concern, so is the question of the relationship of the individual (and society) to the natural environment. This course addresses this latter question. Issues of environmental ethics will constantly be lurking behind the scenes even when not directly at issue. A dominant theme will be the concept of nature itself. It has undergone some amazing changes during its remarkable history, and these will be explored especially from the point of view of recent feminist thinking.

3000. Special Topics in Environmental Studies (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0280.)

Variable offerings on special topics that are not part of the standard roster of courses. Check with the Environmental Studies office and/or web site (www.temple.edu/env-stud) for details on Special Topics courses.

Note: Check with the Environmental Studies office and/or web site (www.temple.edu/env-stud) for details.

3001. Earth Ethics (3 s.h.) F S.

Cross Listed with Religion 3001 (0304).

What ethical relationship do human beings have to the natural world? What cultural and religious values, conceptions, and assumptions have shaped human interactions with the environment? Through also examining practical issues such as sustainability, technology, and urban living, students will assess individual life-styles and alternative visions of the good life on planet Earth.

3025. Environmental Law and Regulation (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0225.)

This course analyzes how our society protects (or fails to protect) the environment through law and regulation. Students will examine and compare several U.S. environmental laws that are designed to redress environmental damage and to protect the environment. In doing so, they will analyze the relative costs and benefits of various forms of environmental regulation within the context of the American political, administrative, and legal systems. The course focuses on U.S. environmental law, but will also consider the increasingly important field of international environmental law and agreements.

3051. Environmental Policy Issues (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0250.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 3051 (0250).

How are environmental policies formulated and implemented in the U.S.? Topics include the role of citizen participation in decision-making, the place of environmental impact assessment, environmental justice and equity, intergovernmental relations, and environmental obligations of the U.S. toward less developed countries.

3052. Environmental Problems in Asia (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0238.)

Cross Listed with Asian Studies 3052 (0238) and Geography & Urban Studies 3052 (0238).

Japan is used as an introduction and model for examining environmental issues in several East and Southeast Asian countries. Emphasis is on deforestation, river basin development, urban planning, ecotourism, and the role of non-governmental organizations.

3054. Energy, Resources, and Conservation (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0254.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 3054 (0254).

Vital nonrenewable resources are identified and their global and North American distribution, character, and utilization studied. Special attention to energy sources now in short supply and to benign renewable sources for future needs.

3062. Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0262.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 3062 (0262).

This course teaches the theory and practical use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Major components of the course include vector and raster spatial data models and operations, including vector overlay and raster map algebra. At the end of the course students are expected to have an understanding of elementary GIS theory, working knowledge of a GIS software package, and the ability to develop GIS-based solutions to geographic modeling and analysis tasks.

3097. Environment and Development (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 3097.

This course will look at the interaction of human and ecological systems including a historical overview of the impact of human communities on the environment. The initial focus will be on the balance of population and resources including the concept of the commons. Subsequently, the emphasis will shift to environmental impacts from the period of European expansion to the present. Implicit in this perspective are such themes as settlement systems and the environment, environmental factors and conflict, and the need for sustainable systems.

3152. U.S. Environmental Policy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0152.)

Cross Listed with Political Science 3152 (0152).

An analytical examination of the development and execution of governmental policies in such areas as air and water pollution control, control of atomic energy, and planning of space exploration program.

3170. Methods in Archaeology (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0321.)

Cross Listed with Anthropology 3170 (0321).

A series of practical, topical courses which deal with aspects of archaeological fieldwork and laboratory analysis. The topic or focus of the course varies by semester and includes: field methods; ceramic analysis; lithic analysis; soils and stratigraphy.

3175. Heritage Management in Archaeology (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0205.)

Cross Listed with Anthropology 3175 (0205).

The United States and other governments of the world have legal mandates to manage cultural resources on behalf of the public. This course focuses on the archaeological component of cultural resources management in the United States and its linkage with environmental and developmental planning. Participants are given a working knowledge of how the system works, and how to work within it as a professional through a series of readings, classroom discussions, and hands-on exercises. Topic coverage includes: relevant legislation; the phased approach to archaeological and historical research; state and federal review procedures; proposal writing; interacting with clients, native peoples, and the public; professional ethics and standards. The nature of heritage management in other countries is considered for comparative purposes and as a way of illuminating the historical, socio-economic, and legal factors that have shaped the practice in the United States.

Note: This course helps to satisfy topical requirements in the Anthropology major and the Environmental Studies major.

3189. Field Session in Archaeology (3 s.h.) SS.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0320.)

Cross Listed with Anthropology 3189 (0320).

Techniques and concepts of field archaeology. Students will be expected to spend the greatest part of the session in the field during the excavation of prehistoric and historic sites.

3214. U.S. Environmental History (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0177.)

Cross Listed with History 3214 (0177).

This course examines the interactions between human societies and the natural world in North America. That relationship is complex: the environment both reflects people`s influences and affects human history. Issues to be discussed in the course include Native American management of the environment; the effects of the European ecological invasion; resource exploitation in the industrial era; the foundations of the preservationist and conservationist movements at the beginning of the twentieth century; the evolution of twentieth-century environmentalism; and the historical context of current environmental problems.

3511. Sociology of the Environment (3 s.h.)

Cross Listed with Sociology 3511 (0210).

In the first half of the course, we will focus on the interaction among four components: population size, social organization, environmental conditions and available technology. We will consider issues such as the relationships among the technology of farming, the volume of agricultural production and the availability of labor for economic development. We will also learn about “input-output” models focusing on the intensity of resource use as well as problems of waste management. In the second half of the course, we will concentrate on issues of social organization. What kinds of political arrangements do we see for the management of waste? How does the transfer of natural resources from resource-rich but economically underdeveloped countries to the United States and other industrial societies affect the social, economic and political arrangements of both groups of countries? Finally, we will address the question of whether the social will can be organized in such a way as to reduce the pressure on the environment and remaining natural resources.

3900. Honors Special Topics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: EVRN ST H394.)

This course examines the relationship of human and environmental science to ethical principles. By analyzing case studies that deal with resource sustainability, environmental protection, divergent views of technology and respect for all forms of life, students will assess individual life-styles and alternative visions of the good life on planet earth.

4015. The Geographic Basis of Land Use Planning (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0215.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 4015 (0215).

An examination of the forces that influence land use planning in and around America metropolitan regions. Considers economic perspectives (land values), public interest perspectives (zoning subdivision, housing and building codes, redevelopment and renewal programs, etc.), and social perspectives of land use. Also examines separately housing, commercial locations, and industrial development.

4051. Geography of Hazards (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0257.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 4051 (0257).

This course provides a synthesis of the social and natural dimensions of disasters. Students become familiar with the concept that disasters emerge when the specific characteristics of hazards (e.g. volcanoes, droughts, floods, tsunamis) intersect with social vulnerability (e.g. class, race, gender). Case studies from around the world are used to elaborate and explore this concept.

4056. Political Ecology (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Environmental Studies/GUS 1051 (C050), 1096 (X050), 1951 (H090) or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 4056 (0256).

Ecological implications of contemporary economic development, with special emphasis on the environmental impacts of economic relations between first and third worlds. Examines policies promoting sustainable development.

4071. Medical Geography (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0239.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 4071 (0239).

Medical geography applies concepts and methods from the discipline of geography to study medical and health related events and topics. Medical geography has a close disciplinary tie with epidemiology, biostatistics, medical ecology and medical anthropology, but it is differentiated by its focus on the spatial distributions of health/medical related events. By focusing on geographic scale and the location of health events we can more accurately account for data variability and provide a more accurate representation of a population`s health. Throughout the course, we will examine numerous examples of how geographic scale and measurement can influence study results or how health resources or events appear to be distributed. The class will provide a broad introduction to medical geography touching on the topics of disease ecology, geographical information systems for public health, disparities in health and healthcare, and various methods and data sources for analyzing health/medical data.

Note: Medical Geography

4082. Independent Study Environmental Studies (1 to 3 s.h.) SS.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0295.)

Duplicate Course: This course can only be counted one time for Environmental Studies elective credit.
Directed reading and research on a specific topic in Environmental Studies agreed to by student and faculty member.

4085. Internship Environmental Studies (3 s.h.) SS.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0290.)

Duplicate Course: This course can only be counted one time for Environmental Studies elective credit.
Student gains practical experience by working in a government agency, private industry, or non-governmental organization.

Note: The student’s advisor and/or Environmental Studies Internship Coordinator arrange internship placement and evaluation.

4096. Problems of Environmental Quality (3 s.h.) S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: EVRN ST W252.)

Cross Listed with Geography & Urban Studies 4096 (W252).

Specific environmental problems, especially in the Philadelphia area. Students acting as research teams seek better understanding of such problems and practical solutions to them.

4117. Seminar in Environmental Archaeology (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0317.)

Cross Listed with Anthropology 4117 (0317).

This course introduces the student to the techniques and disciplines used in conjunction with archaeology to understand the environmental context and paleo-ecology of prehistoric cultures, as well as the nature of the archaeological record itself. Included in this survey are geology, soil and sediment analysis, geomorphology, palynology, ethnobotany and general floral analysis, phytolith analysis, zooarchaeology, and the analysis of blood and other residues found on artifacts. The range of contributions possible from interdisciplinary research will be explored in addition to how to design such research, how to communicate with specialists in other fields, and how to use existing sources of data to solve archaeological problems.

4198. Senior Research Seminar (3 s.h.) S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: EVRN ST W300.)

Prerequisite: Senior status required.

Students engage in research projects, either as individuals or part of a team. Seminar meetings are devoted to analysis of a small set of readings, common discussion of research issues, and preparation for life beyond the baccalaureate.

Note: Open only to Environmental Studies students.

4297. Social History of American Medicine (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: EVRN ST W258.)

Cross Listed with History 4297 (W370).

This course in the history of public health examines the shifting boundaries between public and private medicine, professional authority and personal responsibility, and prevention and therapy from the colonial period into the 20th century. Specific topics include epidemics, environmental concerns, occupational hazards, immigration, and ethnicity.

4775. Environmental Physiology (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0220.)

Cross Listed with Anthropology 4775 (0220).

A survey of physiological and biochemical variability in human populations examined as a function of environmental adaptation. Emphasis on the responses of different populations to discernible environmental stresses.

4796. Biocultural Adaptations in Human Populations (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: EVRN ST 0325.)

Cross Listed with Anthropology 4796 (W325).

An evaluation of adaptation, selection, and ecological concepts as the bases for models integrating human biology and culture, and for explaining change.