COR 230 - Ethics and the Environment

The decisions that humans make about the environment today will decide the fate of future generations. Understanding the relationship between humans and the environment, along with the ethical frameworks used to interact with and make decisions about the environment, is of paramount importance. This course will investigate the origins and evolution of environmental ethics, as well as the contributions of scientific research and aesthetic expression, to trace human perceptions of the environment throughout history and address todays environmental issues.
Prerequisites: Complete COR-120 and COR-125 or COR-130 and ENG-112
Credits: 3
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