Alex Priest
Fall Term 2025 (1930)
R SOC 450 - Environmental Sociology
3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)
Introduction to a field in sociological inquiry that addresses how individuals and groups influence, and are influenced by, natural resources and environmental conditions. Examination of individual-level influences, such as beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, as well as broader social-level influences at the institutional and organizational level. Focus is on providing an understanding and appreciation for the interaction between human attitudes, behaviors, and organizations with other components of the ecosystem. Prerequisite: 60 units or more. An introductory Sociology course is strongly recommended.
LECTURE A1 (54345)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 12:30 - 13:50
R SOC 650 - Environmental Sociology
3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)
Introduction to a field in sociological inquiry that addresses how individuals and groups influence, and are influenced by, natural resources and environmental conditions. Examination of individual-level influences, such as beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, as well as broader social-level influences at the institutional and organizational level. Focus is on providing an understanding and appreciation for the interaction between human attitudes, behaviors, and organizations with other components of the ecosystem. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Not to be taken if credit received for R SOC 450
LECTURE A1 (54346)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 12:30 - 13:50
Winter Term 2026 (1940)
R SOC 375 - Public Participation and Conflict Resolution
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
The anatomy of environmental and resource management conflict is examined through a lens of critical sociological theory and deliberative democracy. Focusing on contemporary case studies of conflict in energy production, forestry, conservation and protected areas management, social practices and strategies for conflict resolution are explored. Prerequisite: 54 units or consent of instructor.
LECTURE B1 (81353)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
M 14:00 - 16:50
R SOC 675 - Public Participation and Conflict Resolution
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
The anatomy of environmental and resource management conflict is examined through a lens of critical sociological theory and deliberative democracy. Focusing on contemporary case studies of conflict in energy production, forestry, conservation and protected areas management, social practices and strategies for conflict resolution are explored. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Not to be taken if credit received for R SOC 375.
LECTURE B1 (84522)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
M 14:00 - 16:50