PS-UY 3724 Psychology of Sustainability

4 Credits

This course addresses the psychological bases of environmental problems, investigates theories of behavior change as they relate to environmental issues and introduces practical strategies to foster behavior change. Topics include the ways in which the fit (or lack of it) of design to human behavior can affect environmentally relevant behaviors, such as energy use and recycling. Course issues include designing green buildings and creating sustainable communities.

Prerequisite(s): One level 2 PS course.
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.