Environment and Society looks at fundamentals of the Earth's environmental systems; human impact on natural systems at global, national and regional scales.
It also covers environmental hazards, concerns and issues; ethical, legislative, economic, and political responses and constraints.
See also the subject entry for Environmental Management.
Minor subject requirements
Environment and Society as a minor subject for a BA, MusB, BPA, BTheol, BSc, BAppSc, BCom, BHealSc, BACom, BASc or BComSc degree
Available as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc), Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) or Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | ENVI 111 Environment and Society One other approved paper at 100-level or above | 18 18 |
| 200-level | ENVI 211 Environmental History of New Zealand One other approved paper at 200-level or above | 18 18 |
| 300-level | ENVI 311 Understanding Environmental Issues Note: ENVI 312 is available as one of the elective papers. | 18 |
| Total | 90 |
Papers
| Paper code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVI111 | 2023 | Environment and Society | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| ENVI211 | 2023 | Environmental History of New Zealand | 18 points | Semester 2 |
| ENVI311 | 2023 | Understanding Environmental Issues | 18 points | Semester 1 |
| ENVI312 | 2023 | Interdisciplinary Aspects of Climate Change | 18 points | Semester 2 |
Key information for future students
Contact us
School of Geography
Course co-ordinator: Associate Professor Mike Hilton
Tel +64 3 479 8778
Email michael.hilton@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/geography
