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PSYC 159PRace, Ethnicity, and Environmental Inequality

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Examines racially and ethnically marginalized and dominant conceptions of the environment throughout U.S. history. Also explores events and policies revealing how human behavior shapes and is shaped by environmental inequality, and strategies for achieving environmental justice. Satisfies the seminar requirements. Satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100; satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is restricted to senior psychology or cognitive science majors. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100; satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is restricted to senior psychology or cognitive science majors. Science and Justice minors may contact the instructor for permission to enroll.

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm
N. Sci Annex 102C. BonamOpen 13/30

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm
J Baskin Engr 372C. BonamClosed 21/0

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Courtney Bonam2.3 / 52.3 / 541%28

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