| HUMN 2B28 Nature, Culture and the Environment (NOT OFFERED IN 2009-2010) 0.50 Credit(s) Academic Course |
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| Prerequisite: 3.0 credits of first-year studio and 1.0 credit of first-year liberal studies, including the first year writing course with a minimum passing grade of 60%, and an overall average of 60%. |
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| (NOT OFFERED IN 2009-2010) This course studies the evolution and interface of ideas associated with the development of science and technology, and their impact on culture and the environment from the Enlightenment to the Post-modern. Particular consideration is given to the theoretical foundations of the notion of progress and the consequences of technological development, including some of the most pressing social, ethical, and environmental issues of our time. Students will develop an informed understanding of these issues and learn the skills of critical thinking, debate and clear writing. |
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| Course was last updated June 12, 2009 - 11:43 AM | |