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Traces the history of environmentalism and applies social science theories, concepts, and methods to analyze critical contemporary environmental issues and societal responses to them.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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NIELSEN E S
Erik Nielsen
3.8
40 reviews
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Fall 2024 . Clemencon R Jhanji S
PSYCH1924
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12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
Spring 2025 . Deener A
HFH 1104
T R
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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3.8
SOC126URBAN . Nielsen E S A Month Ago

he's a nice person, tried to make class funny but lecture often felt a bit vague and tangential. no assignments until midterm, then low effort group project and connected essay, then final. (both exams were online multiple choice) didn't grade anything until after finals and ignored my email. pretty easy, and he seems kind but i didn't learn much

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SOC131 . Nielsen E S 2 Months Ago

Lots of reading, lectures are interesting, but he doesn't engage students much which I think would be highly beneficial for retention. Assignment instructions are clear, he's great at communicating about big assignments, provides a study guide for exams. If you follow rubric, submit assignments on time, and show up you'll do great.

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SOC147 . Nielsen E S 7 Months Ago

Said attendance was mandatory but wouldn't always take it. When he did he'd rush through it and most students would have to go after class to write name down. Don't have many assignments but the only big one he doesn't really explain and it's a group one but you have little to no contact with your group?? Def wouldnt take this class again

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SOC147 . Nielsen E S 8 Months Ago

I couldn't recommend Prof. Nielsen enough. He is great at giving engaging lectures and is just a kind human in general. We are graded by 2 papers, weekly personality tests, and 3 open note online exams. Great class with a great teacher.

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SOC126URBAN . Nielsen E S 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

Professor Nielsen is a great professor. Online exams, he is easygoing, kind, and caring. Lectures were interesting, graded by some papers, criteria for the papers is always clear and if you follow them well you should do very well. Always willing to help and answer questions. Take classes with him if you can

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SOC149 . Nielsen E S 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

Was a really good professor, although they do kinda send the guidelines for the essay very last minute but was an interesting course!

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