Class Number: 1313
Description: Hours: Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (1A, 1B, 1C, 2) or Consent of Instructor
Description: Explore the dynamic relationship between humans and the environment through historical perspectives. This course examines key events such as the Columbian Exchange, the Industrial Revolution, and environmental movements, with an emphasis on how humans have transformed and been shaped by the natural world. Students will critically engage with historical methodologies, analyze the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases across continents, and evaluate the environmental impacts of imperialism and industrialization. The course culminates in a major research project exploring historical interactions with the environment, fostering a deeper understanding of social, cultural, and ecological change.
| Days | Time | Date Range | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTH | 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 01/18/2014 - 05/16/2014 | Aliso Hall 150 | Donald Rodriguez |
Status: Open
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Start Date: 01/18/2014
End Date: 05/16/2014
Grading: Letter Grade
Class Availability
Information below is 24 hours old.Enrollment Total: 46
Available Seats: 54
Wait List Capacity: 15
Wait List Total: 0
Textbook / Other Materials
Textbook Status: Required
ISBN: 9780231112338
Title: The Columbia Guide to American Environmental Histo
Author: Merchant
Publish: Columbia
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Enrollment Information
- Upper Division
- D: Social Perspectives
- UDIGE: Interdisciplinary
Notes
- Cross-listed course
- Open to Juniors and Seniors Only