DEA 6200 - Studies in Human-Environment Relations

(SBA-HE)

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Enrollment preference given to: DEA majors. Graduate students outside DEA require permission of instructor.

J. Loebach.

This course is a seminar course intended for graduate students in Design and Environmental Analysis and graduate students in related fields. The course introduces students to the history, theories, and major research trends in the field of human-environment relations. Human environment relations refer to the interaction between the built environment and human behavior. The course draws upon literature from multiple disciplines, including environmental psychology, human factors/ergonomics, sociology, human development, facility planning, geography, and urban planning.

Outcome 1: Grounding in disciplines and fields: Students will understand the historical foundations of the field of human-environment relations; students will apply major theories, conceptual frameworks, and research in the field of human-environment relations.

Outcome 2: Multidisciplinary perspectives: Through readings and discussions, students will learn and understand the various academic areas of study that contribute to the field of human-environment relations.

Outcome 3: Critical Thinking: Students will critically analyze and evaluate the research evidence from key areas of human-environment relations. Students will be prepared for future course work and research in this field.