Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2022-2023
HIST 470 - ENCOUNTERING THE ENVIRONMENT
Long Title: ENCOUNTERING THE ENVIRONMENT: CASE STUDIES FROM THE GARDEN OF EDEN TO THE SPACE AGE
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This research seminar investigates important questions that people have asked about their relationship with the environment from the ancient world to the modern day. The readings explore such themes as agency, morality, technology, and society in light of contemporary environmental crisis. Each student will develop a 20-page research paper.