Theories of Interdisciplinary Research and Practice

Introduces students to academic disciplines and professional fields of practice, leading to an understanding of interdisciplinarity, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches to science. Explores strategies for drawing from a range of disciplinary subjects in order to synthesize diverse themes into a coherent, authentic, and complete description of an issue. Introduces students to the concept of intersectionality as it pertains to environmental issues and research. Explores benefits and challenges of integrating knowledge across disciplines.