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Subject: Psychology (UG) (PSYC)
CRN: 21362
Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center LL62
Requirements Met:
Sustainable Comm Partnership
Sustainability (SUST)
Drawing from work in environmental psychology, ecopsychology, and conservation psychology we will address how psychological theory and research can be applied to promote a sustainable future and explore psychological aspects of the reciprocal relationship between humans and the rest of the natural world. This course will provide an overview of the basic knowledge, theories, and research methods that characterize the psychology of sustainable behavior. After completing this course, students will understand the causes and consequences of environmental degradation, understanding of the psychological underpinnings of the approaches being used to promote sustainable behavior and be able to describe important social, cultural, and policy factors that influence sustainable behavior. Prerequisite: One of the following PSYC 111, ENVR 151, ENGR 123, BIOL BIOL 102, BIOL 209, GEOL 115 OR CHEM 101, or permission of the instructor.
4 Credits