Environmental Studies
Discussion Questions
1) What categories did Sunyer et al. (2013) use to classify “acorn use” and “mice behavior”? Broadly, what were the tools Sunyer et al. used to track these uses and behaviors? (2 pts)
Virtual Environment A virtual environment is an online environment where things can be posted, participated in, and manipulated by the users. Virtual environments encompass things like virtual reality, multi-user games, shared communities or similar. Whe
A virtual environment is an online environment where things can be posted, participated in, and manipulated by the users. Virtual environments encompass things like virtual reality, multi-user games, shared communities or similar. When you complete this week’s assignment, think about what virtual environments you spend time in. Below are some links to examples of virtual reality environments.
Primate Conservation Short Research Paper
Purpose: The threats to primates in the modern-day world are many, including habitat loss, anthropogenic climate change, encroachment from human populations, increased pressure from diseases, and human-wildlife conflict. Your report should discuss the conservation status of your primate species according to IUCN (the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List o
Choose one of the two question to analysis and discuss.
For this assignment, review the political cartoon series, ‘Two Party Opera’ by Brian Carroll. Find a cartoon by Carroll that pertains to one of the specific values explored in this course. Analyze how the cartoon demonstrates the value and whether it presents the value in a positive or negative light. Do you agree with the cartoonist’s caricature of the value? Why or why not?
Environmental and Cultural Impact on Risk
Organizational and project risks can originate from various sources, and stakeholders can take a number of stances in response to prepare for possible risk. In the same way that individuals of varying age, gender, and socioeconomic status encounter and respond differently to distinct risks, the nature of an organization’s product or service influences the types of risk it will incur and the responses available to it. If you think about a time in your own life when you have tried to anticipate and plan for the future, you may have realized that a strategy that proved effective for a family member or co-worker was not equally effective for you.