66-102 DC First-Year Seminar: Issues in American Environmental History

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This seminar will focus on major issues in the evolution of the American environment. Much of Americas past environmental history has been beset with controversy, as scientists and engineers, health officials, politicians and the public debated about the cause and solution for various environmental problems. This seminar will examine some of the major environmental issues that have evolved over time through a combination of reading, discussion, and short papers. Where ever possible, comparisons will be made with conditions in other parts of the world.

Prerequisites: none listed

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