ENS 3100 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

This course focuses on the environmental issues facing the island nations and the mainland countries of Southeast Asia. The major environmental problems in this region of the world include deforestation, soil erosion, habitat destruction, habitat fragmentation, water pollution from mineral extraction and industry, unsustainable harvesting practices and rising rates of disease. Emphasis will be placed on the demographic, cultural, political, religious, economic and ecological reasons for the current state of the environment of Southeast Asia. Practical solutions to reduce environmental degradation and promote sustainable development will be examined. 

Credits

4 sh

Course Types

Asian Studies Elective

Offered

Offered every other spring.

Previous Course Number

ENS 310

Notes

This course cannot be used to satisfy a Science requirement. Satisfies a requirement of the Asian regional concentration of the International Studies major and the Asian Studies minor.

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