Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ENVR 250 - Urban Environmental Issues in Latin America


Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 6
This course provides an introduction to environmental issues in Latin America by outlining the historical, political and socioeconomic forces that have driven environmental change in the region. This will serve as context for a first-hand examination of urban environmental issues in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Students will travel to Buenos Aires for two weeks during the January intersession to complete a two-credit field experience. Through on-site analysis of issues related to air and water quality, housing, nutrition, public health, municipal waste disposal, and the preservation of open space, students will develop an appreciation and understanding of the environmental problems and challenges facing large Latin American urban areas. Before students are allowed to register, they must consult with the instructor and file an application with the Office of International Programs in Erwin 106. Enrollment is limited and early registration is advised. Interested students should contact the instructor, the Office of International Programs or visit studyabroad.geneseo.edu for more information about the course, including costs and dates.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.



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