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ETHNOBOTANY
Liberal Study
Lower Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Fall 1.
Course Description:
Our human ancestors depended on plants for food, shelter, medicine, and clothing. Plants also had a key role in religion and mythology. Knowledge of plants and their uses was vital for survival for early peoples, and many cultures today still depend on plants for many of their resources. In this course, students will learn about plant biology and the role of plants in societies throughout the world. Ethnobotanical field methods will be introduced and students will engage in field/practical activities. Other topics for exploration and discussion will include conservation, sustainable development, bioprospecting, and intellectual property rights.
This course fully meets the General Education requirement in Natural Sciences.
