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IS 390AF - Global and Local Mining
This course examines the environmental, political, and social justice aspects of mining and resource extraction in various countries. How does extraction shape local communities and environments? How have indigenous claims and resistance influenced corporate and government strategies and vice versa? Is resource wealth a blessing or a curse? *Prerequisite: IS 100 or GEOG 100 or GEOG 120 and 30 credit hours.* Note: Students may receive credit for one of IS 390AF, GES 396AI, or GEOG 396AI. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Examination Politics and Int'l Studies Department Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate Graduate

IS 390AF - Global and Local Mining

This course examines the environmental, political, and social justice aspects of mining and resource extraction in various countries. How does extraction shape local communities and environments? How have indigenous claims and resistance influenced corporate and government strategies and vice versa? Is resource wealth a blessing or a curse? ***Prerequisite: IS 100 or GEOG 100 or GEOG 120 and 30 credit hours.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of IS 390AF, GES 396AI, or GEOG 396AI.*
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 TO 3.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Examination

Politics and Int'l Studies Department

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Undergraduate
Graduate

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