GEOL 350 - Earth Science for Environmental Justice

Credits: (3)
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 100 or GEOL 101 or GEOL 110 or GEOL 150 or GEOL 203 or GEOL 207 or GEOL 212 or GEOL 250 or ENSP 101
College Curriculum: COLL 350
Earth Science can be a powerful tool to understand and mitigate the impacts of environmental injustice. We will analyze how the workings of power and privilege in the U.S. have led to Black, Latinx, and Native American communities being disproportionately affected by environmental problems such as pollution, water scarcity, extreme heat, and sea-level rise. We will also explore how geoscientists and community leaders can work together to solve environmental challenges. For Earth Science to truly be a tool for environmental justice, we also need a diverse and inclusive geoscience community. We will discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and strategies for overcoming the barriers that currently exist.