NTSC 2101 - Planet Earth and Society

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
An examination of human societies’ growing need for Earth’s materials, energy, food, and water-coupled with environmental and social implications of resource and energy use. Balancing environmental sustainability with the resource extraction from Earth that is necessary for society is one of the greatest challenges facing our planet and the future of humanity. Issues discussed include geological processes and the resources they produce; population and resource consumption; effects of human activities on natural systems; global cycles in the context of their impact on society; and strategies for promoting sustainability. Learning activities are guided by case studies, group discussions and term projects.

Prerequisite(s): One of GNED 1301 or GNED 1303 and one of GNED 1101, GNED 1102, or GNED 1103.
Note: This course can not be used as a General Science Option.

GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 2