This course provides an exploration of the environmental justice (EJ) movement.
Central to our study is an examination of environmental degradation, inequality in exposure to pollution in relationship to racism and poverty, and globalization's effect on international environmental injustices. We will critically analyze the role of grassroots activism, the law, and alternative dispute resolution methods used to redress environmental injustices.Coursework relies on relevant interdisciplinary scholarship, case studies, and engaged in class simulations.

First semester of a full year course for majors in the life sciences. Introduction to the biochemical basis of living systems, cell biology, mitosis and meiosis, principles of genetics, developmental biology. Includes lecture and discussion sections. Required for biology majors. (Gen.Ed. BS)

First semester of a full year course for majors in the life sciences. Introduction to the biochemical basis of living systems, cell biology, mitosis and meiosis, principles of genetics, developmental biology. Includes lecture and discussion sections. Required for biology majors. (Gen.Ed. BS)

General view of the cultural, economic, and political development of Latin America, 1492 to 1824. Topics include the Iberian and Indian backgrounds; Spanish and Portuguese imperial organization; role of Indians, Blacks, and Europeans in the New World; the coming of independence. (Gen.Ed. HS, G)

Some people perceive sport fandom as a positive force for both individuals and society, while others view it as having predominately negative impact. The purpose of this FFY seminar is to gain a better understanding of sport fans, the meaning of sport in their lives, and the place of sport in contemporary society. First, we will compare and contrast sports fans, sport spectators, sport consumers and highly identified fans. Second, we will examine the typical sport fan by examining research on their own demographic and personality characteristics.

The line between truth and fiction is often blurred in the world of health advocacy. With advancing knowledge and an increasingly complex social and political landscape, it is vital that public health professionals can not only effectively communicate their viewpoint, but also to recognize truth and misinformation. This seminar will use a series of structured, student-led debates about current controversial topics in public health to learn commonly used tactics in media and health communication.

This course will focus on election laws in the United States, with a particular focus on the consequences of such laws for either mitigating or enhancing inequalities in who participates and has influence over elections and politics more generally. The class will involve in-depth investigations into laws relating to areas such as voter identification, absentee and early voting, redistricting, and campaign finance. Students will read cutting edge research in each area and will also conduct their own original research into an area of election law.