Environmental and Social Justice
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Overview
Subject area
HPAM
Catalog Number
642
Course Title
Environmental and Social Justice
Department(s)
Description
The built and natural environment are each an important determinant of health. This course looks at case studies from communities located near active and abandoned hazardous waste sites. The course begins by examining the health impacts of living near or working on a site containing industrial chemicals and waste and then looks at mechanisms to protect communities and workers from exposure to chemicals, which cause adverse health effects. The course explores research needs to develop better protections. Finally, the course looks at means to involve and empower communities and workers concerned about chemical exposure from sites that also supply much-needed jobs.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3