2019-2020 BSC Catalog

238 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
UES 310 WR Environmental Problems and Policy (1)
An introduction to U.S. and international policies that address our many significant
environmental problems. With more than 30 major U.S. environmental laws and over 300
international agreements, the course highlights selected domestic and international
policies and processes. A Writing Reinforcement and Leadership Studies designated
course. Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing. Spring.
UES 330 GP Asian Perspectives on Environmental Science (1)
An interdisciplinary examination of environmental science from perspectives of Asian
thought. The course supplements Anglo-European perspectives on the environment to
achieve a more global understanding of environmental science. Topics include the
problem of change, presuppositions of science, silent transformations, reversal and
propensity, ecology and ecofeminism, energy and natural capital, biodiversity and
chemical cycling, climate and future sustainability. Since environmental science studies
how humans interact with the environment, this course emphasizes the necessary
integration of humanities with social and natural sciences. A Global Perspectives
designated course. (Also listed as AN 330.) Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing.
UES 360 Environmental Justice (1)
An introduction to the environmental justice movement with a cross-national focus. The
course provides insights into environmental justice issues through service-learning
opportunities in Birmingham as well as through field trips and engagement with class
speakers. Also provides experience in environmental problem solving, public policy
issues, and research design. A service-learning integrated course. Prerequisite: UES 310.
Fall.
UES 370 GP Environmental Hazards and Urban Social Risks (1)
An examination of environmental hazards (tectonic-earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes,
extreme weather, hydrological events, disease epidemics) and urban social risks (poverty,
war, starvation, crime) utilizing analytical perspectives from both the physical and social
sciences. The social and political construction of risks and hazards and mitigation
strategies are examined, and resources from local, national, and international
governmental and non-governmental organizations involved in risk reduction are utilized.
The course may include fieldwork and/or travel. A Global Perspectives designated
course. (Also listed as GCS 370 and PS 370.) Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing.
UES 380 Urban Planning, Development, and Design (1)
Exploration of the historical development of cities as well as what makes them livable
today; plans and strategies to redevelop cities in the era of globalization; and
contemporary urban issues including housing, race, gender, immigration,
underdevelopment, and suburbanization. Students will be involved in engaged learning
though meetings with local planners, developers, and urban designers and
preservationists. A Leadership Studies designated course. Fall.
UES 397 Internship in Urban Environmental Studies (1)
Internship with approved community partner. Students are required to work a minimum
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020