ENVI 238 - Globalization and Environment

Cross-Listed as INTL 238.

This introductory course investigates the rapidly evolving global economic and political systems from a framework of environmental sustainability. Multiple economic, political, scientific, and philosophical perspectives are considered, as are proposals for system changes. Particular attention is paid to the role of multi-national corporations, international trade and finance patterns and agreements, and global climate change. Questions related to consumption, population, and food production are also considered. Every other fall. Prerequisite(s): The main prerequisite is strong interest in the subject. (4 Credits)