GEOG 440 - Ecology and Culture

Description:
Investigation into interdependent environmental and human cultural systems. Traditional agroecologies and subsistence strategies; contemporary problems of resource management, social equity, political ecology, and sustainable development. GEOG 440 and ANTH 440 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify and describe differing adaptive strategies among human populations.
Demonstrate knowledge of how environmental management is mediated through culture.
Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of one cultural ecology issue of the students choice.
Demonstrate general knowledge of contemporary issues relevant to cultural ecology (e.g. land degradation, land tenure, sustainable development).

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/02/04