IAS157AC

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IAS 157AC - Engineering, The Environment, and Society

Interdisciplinary Social Science Programs Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

IAS

Course Number

157AC

Department

Interdisciplinary Social Science Programs

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Engineering, The Environment, and Society

Course Description

This course engages students at the intersection of environmental justice, social justice, and engineering to explore how problems that are commonly defined in technical terms are at their roots deeply socially embedded. Through partnerships with community-based organizations, students are trained to recognize the socio-political nature of technical problems so that they may approach solutions in ways that prioritize social justice. Topics covered include environmental engineering as it relates to air, water, and soil contamination; race, class, and privilege; expertise; ethics; and engaged citizenship. This course cannot be used to complete any engineering technical unit requirements.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Instructors

Dubon, Staff

American Cultures Requirement

Yes

Reading and Composition Requirement

None of the Reading and Composition Requirement

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Cross-Listed Course(s)

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8