Focuses on demographic issues in rural settings and related environmental issues, with an emphasis on population change and migration in the context of conflicts, disaster, and resource based development. Prereq: 6-9 cr hrs taken in RurlSoc, Sociol, or related social science, or Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 744.
The application of an asset-based community development framework to address environmental, economic, and social issues at the community-level in the United States. Sp Sem. Prereq: ENR 3500 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 542.
Principles of society, major social institutions, and social change; emphasizes social changes in rural life, rural organizations, population, and family living. Au, Sp Sems. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 105, Sociol 1101 (101), or 201. GE soc sci orgs and polities and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation social and behavioral sci course.
Overview of sociological theory and research related to agricultural change and food system development, focusing on individual, family, farm, community and environmental impacts. Au Sem. Prereq: 6 units in RurlSoc, Sociol, or related Social Sciences, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 733.
Examine the sociological processes involved in disseminating new ideas and technologies in U.S. and developing nations. Assess the consequences of new technologies for communities, households, and individuals particularly in rural contexts. Au Sem. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 562 or 662.
Contemporary experiences and activism of rural social groups in the context of development and globalization in the Global North and South. Going beyond state boundaries, the course studies the emergence of new development actors, transnational solidarity, and resilience across South-North divide. Prereq: 3 cr hrs in RurlSoc, Sociol, or a related social science; or permission of instructor.
Sociological approaches to the study of environmental policy. Analysis of major issues relating to the use and abuse of natural resources and pollution. Prereq: Grad standing. Not open to students with credit for 766.
This course provides students with a broad understanding of the fundamental history, concepts, methods, and theories of Social Impact Assessment (SIA) as part of environmental policy and regulation in both US and International contexts. Students are exposed, via scholarly articles, case studies and projects, to existing SIAs from across the US and the world and how quality SIAs are performed. Prereq: Jr, Sr, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
