CERM 540 - 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. CERM 540, ANTH 440, and GEOG 440 are cross-listed courses; student may not receive credit for more than one.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify and describe differing adaptive strategies among human populations.
Demonstrate knowledge of how environmental management is mediated through culture.
Demonstrate ability to read process and communicate advanced concepts from in Anthropology, Geography and Resource Management.
Demonstrate general knowledge of contemporary issues relevant to cultural ecology (e.g. land degradation, land tenure, sustainable development).
Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of one cultural ecology issue of the student’s choice.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/2/2004

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