PSY 413 - Conservation Psychology

Description:
Interaction between thought processes, behavior, and environmental decision-making as they relate to environmental change and sustainability. PSY 413 and PSY 513 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of basic facts, principles, and applications related to understanding the reciprocal influence of humans and their environments
Identify and review both scholarly and popular literature related to the origins of environmental problems and identify behavioral components of these problems
Compare attitudes and behaviors with those necessary for sustaining the global ecosystem and identify strategies for changing behavior where necessary to maintain the sustainability of the ecosystem
Show a deep knowledge of at least two aspects of sustainability

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/1/2013