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ANTH 115-01 32764<\/span><\/td>\n Biological Anthropology<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>10:50 am-11:50 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>CARN 06B\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Jane Holmstrom\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n This class is a broad survey covering topics such as genetics, evolutionary mechanisms, adaptation, primate studies, the human fossil record, and human variation. All of these areas will be placed within the framework of the interaction of humans within their environment. The course is divided into three sections: human genetics, human ecology and primatology, human evolution and adaptation.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q1\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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CHEM 123-01 32098<\/span><\/td>\n Food Chemistry<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>08:30 am-09:30 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>OLRI 350\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Susan Green\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*First day attendance required*<\/p>\n

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\n Food chemistry is the application of chemical concepts to food, cooking and food processing. This course focuses on food and cooking with lots of in-class and out-of-class experimentation on texture, appearance, flavor and aroma of food. Chemical concepts such as structure, equilibrium and kinetics will be discussed in relation to cooking. Topics covered will include an overview of the chemical structure of fats, proteins, carbohydrates as well as the structure of flavor and aroma molecules. The equilibrium of the chemical reactions involved in ripening and cooking will be explored. Of particular interest are acid-base reactions, pH and the reactions involved in leavening, browning and fermentation. A portion of the course will be student led and depend on the interests of the class.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 150-01 32796<\/span><\/td>\n Climate and Society<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span> T R \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>03:00 pm-04:30 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>OLRI 243\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Christa Anderson\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n Seasonal and annual patterns of temperature and precipitation influence the development, success and collapse of civilizations. Regional climate determines numerous things about how humans adapt to survive there, including the type of shelter needed, the length of the growing season, and the availability\/scarcity of freshwater. Using a combination of scientific and historical records, this course will provide a brief introduction to the climate system and will then focus on how changes in climate affected several societies throughout history. In the latter part of the course we will discuss observed global warming in the modern world, what the potential benefits and consequences of it may be, and whether or not there are lessons to be learned from our ancestors.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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BIOL 170-01 32054<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>09:40 am-10:40 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>THEATR 200\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Michael Anderson\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*ACTC students not eligible to register until the beginning of the spring semester; first day attendance required; cross-listed with ENVI 170-01 (32055)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We\u00a0will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual 'lenses': Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis.\u00a0Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Students must complete the corresponding Permissions and Waitlists form in order to be permitted to enroll, see the department website for forms.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q3\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 170-01 32055<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>09:40 am-10:40 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>THEATR 200\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Michael Anderson\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*ACTC students not eligible to register until the beginning of the spring semester; first day attendance required; cross-listed with BIOL 170-01 (32054)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We\u00a0will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual 'lenses': Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis.\u00a0Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Students must complete the corresponding Permissions and Waitlists form in order to be permitted to enroll, see the department website for forms.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q3\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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BIOL 170-02 32056<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>10:50 am-11:50 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>THEATR 200\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Mary Heskel\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*ACTC students not eligible to register until the beginning of the spring semester; first day attendance required; cross-listed with ENVI 170-02 (32057); Registration limit will be adjusted to save 8 seats for First Years *<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We\u00a0will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual 'lenses': Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis.\u00a0Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Students must complete the corresponding Permissions and Waitlists form in order to be permitted to enroll, see the department website for forms.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q3\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 170-02 32057<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>10:50 am-11:50 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>THEATR 200\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Mary Heskel\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*ACTC students not eligible to register until the beginning of the spring semester; first day attendance required; cross-listed with BIOL 170-02 (32056); Registration limit will be adjusted to save 8 seats for First Years*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We\u00a0will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual 'lenses': Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis.\u00a0Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Students must complete the corresponding Permissions and Waitlists form in order to be permitted to enroll, see the department website for forms.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q3\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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BIOL 170-L1 32058<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment Lab<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span> R \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>08:00 am-11:10 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>OLRI 284\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Michael Anderson\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*ACTC students not eligible to register until the beginning of the spring semester; cross-listed with ENVI 170-L1 (32059)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We\u00a0will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual 'lenses': Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis.\u00a0Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Students must complete the corresponding Permissions and Waitlists form in order to be permitted to enroll, see the department website for forms.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 170-L1 32059<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment Lab<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span> R \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>08:00 am-11:10 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>OLRI 284\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Michael Anderson\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*ACTC students not eligible to register until the beginning of the spring semester; cross-listed with BIOL 170-L1 (32058)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We\u00a0will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual 'lenses': Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis.\u00a0Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Students must complete the corresponding Permissions and Waitlists form in order to be permitted to enroll, see the department website for forms.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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BIOL 170-L2 32060<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment Lab<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span> R \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>01:20 pm-04:30 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>OLRI 284\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Michael Anderson\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*ACTC students not eligible to register until the beginning of the spring semester; cross-listed with ENVI 170-L2 (32061)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We\u00a0will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual 'lenses': Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis.\u00a0Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Students must complete the corresponding Permissions and Waitlists form in order to be permitted to enroll, see the department website for forms.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n \n Course Materials<\/strong>\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n

ENVI 170-L2 32061<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment Lab<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span> R \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>01:20 pm-04:30 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>OLRI 284\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Michael Anderson\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*ACTC students not eligible to register until the beginning of the spring semester; cross-listed with BIOL 170-L2 (32060)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We\u00a0will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual 'lenses': Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis.\u00a0Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Students must complete the corresponding Permissions and Waitlists form in order to be permitted to enroll, see the department website for forms.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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BIOL 170-L3 32062<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment Lab<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span> T \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>08:00 am-11:10 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>OLRI 284\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Dosch, Maddox\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*ACTC students not eligible to register until the beginning of the spring semester; cross-listed with ENVI 170-L3 (32063)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We\u00a0will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual 'lenses': Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis.\u00a0Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Students must complete the corresponding Permissions and Waitlists form in order to be permitted to enroll, see the department website for forms.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 170-L3 32063<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment Lab<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span> T \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>08:00 am-11:10 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>OLRI 284\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Dosch, Maddox\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*ACTC students not eligible to register until the beginning of the spring semester; cross-listed with BIOL 170-L3 (32062)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We\u00a0will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual 'lenses': Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis.\u00a0Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Students must complete the corresponding Permissions and Waitlists form in order to be permitted to enroll, see the department website for forms.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 232-01 32283<\/span><\/td>\n Food, Agriculture and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>02:20 pm-04:30 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>CARN 06A\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>William Moseley\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Cross-listed with GEOG 232-01 (32282)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course introduces you to the study of human-environment interactions from a geographic perspective, with a special emphasis on agriculture. We will examine environmental issues in a variety of geographic contexts (developed and developing countries) and the connections between environmental problems in different locations. Beyond agriculture, we will also examine other sectoral issues in relation to agriculture or as stand alone environmental concerns. These themes include: human population growth, consumption, biodiversity, climate change, and environmental health. We will be trying on a number of theoretical lenses from geography's broad human-environment tradition (such as physical geography, cultural ecology, commodity chain analysis, political ecology, resource geography, the human dimensions of global change, hazards geography and environmental justice). In other words, I not only want us to explore a range of environmental issues, but also to grapple with theory and how this informs our understanding of the human-environment interface.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Writing WA\n \n \n Internationalism\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Social science\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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GEOG 232-01 32282<\/span><\/td>\n Food, Agriculture and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>02:20 pm-04:30 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>CARN 06A\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>William Moseley\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Cross-listed with ENVI 232-01 (32283)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course introduces you to the study of human-environment interactions from a geographic perspective, with a special emphasis on food and agriculture. \u00a0We examine environmental issues in a variety of geographic contexts (Global South and Global North) and the connections between environmental problems in different locations. \u00a0Beyond agriculture, we also explore other sectoral issues in relation to farming and food security. \u00a0These themes include: human population growth, consumption, biodiversity, climate change, and environmental health. \u00a0We try\u00a0on a number of theoretical lenses from geography's broad human-environment tradition (such as physical geography, cultural ecology, commodity chain analysis, political ecology, resource geography, the human dimensions of global change, hazards geography and environmental justice). \u00a0In other words, we not only explore a range of agricultural and environmental issues, but also grapple with theory and how this informs our understanding of the human-environment interface.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Writing WA\n \n \n Internationalism\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Social science\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 234-01 32233<\/span><\/td>\n U.S. Environmental History<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>02:20 pm-03:20 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>OLRI 243\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Chris Wells\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*First day attendance required; cross-listed with HIST 234-01 (32234)*<\/p>\n

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\n People have always had to contend with the natural world, but only recently have historians begun to explore the changing relationships between people and their environment over time. In this course, we will examine the variety of ways that people in North America have shaped the environment, as well as how they have used, labored in, abused, conserved, protected, rearranged, polluted, cleaned, and thought about it. In addition, we will explore how various characteristics of the natural world have affected the broad patterns of human society, sometimes harming or hindering life and other times enabling rapid development and expansion. By bringing nature into the study of human history and the human past into the study of nature, we will begin to see the connections and interdependencies between the two that are often overlooked.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Writing WP\n \n \n U.S. Identities and Differences\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Humanities\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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HIST 234-01 32234<\/span><\/td>\n U.S. Environmental History<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>02:20 pm-03:20 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>OLRI 243\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Chris Wells\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*First day attendance required; cross-listed with ENVI 234-01 (32233)*<\/p>\n

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\n People have always had to contend with the natural world, but only recently have historians begun to explore the changing relationships between people and their environment over time. In this course, we will examine the variety of ways that people in North America have shaped the environment, as well as how they have used, labored in, abused, conserved, protected, rearranged, polluted, cleaned, and thought about it. In addition, we will explore how various characteristics of the natural world have affected the broad patterns of human society, sometimes harming or hindering life and other times enabling rapid development and expansion. By bringing nature into the study of human history and the human past into the study of nature, we will begin to see the connections and interdependencies between the two that are often overlooked. Meets History's post-1800 requirement, and can count towards "Environment," or "Law and Social Justice," or "North America" fields.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Writing WP\n \n \n U.S. Identities and Differences\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Humanities\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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GEOG 249-01 32288<\/span><\/td>\n Environment and Society in Latin America<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span> T R \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>03:00 pm-04:30 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>CARN 06A\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Eric Carter\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Cross-listed with LATI 249-01 (32289) and ENVI 294-04 (32906)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course focuses on one of the world's most vibrant regions, Latin America and the Caribbean. Extending from the Rio Grande to Tierra del Fuego, this world region stretches across diverse landscapes, from tropical rainforests to the snowcapped peaks of the Andes, from mega-cities to verdant plains and sparsely populated deserts. This course\u00a0is a broad introduction to Latin American environments and peoples from a geographic perspective, with emphasis on human-environment processes. Major topics include the dynamics of climate, physical geography, and natural hazards; how indigenous peoples of the Americas transformed their environments, especially through agriculture; how European colonialism and the Columbian Exchange altered patterns of land use, labor, and trade; the development patterns of modern nation-states within a globalized economy; the environmental and social impacts of commodity production (e.g. coffee in Central America, rubber in the Amazon); challenges to and persistence of small-scale agriculture in the Andean region; the causes and consequences of tropical deforestation; conflicts over land and natural resources; the resilience and political resurgence of indigenous groups and people of African descent, and the evolution of pluriethnic or multinational states; and the causes of mass urbanization and the environmental problems of cities.\u00a0Along the way, we will examine the human-environment geography of various regions and countries such as The Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Brazil, the Andean Countries, and Argentina.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Internationalism\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Social science\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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INTL 290-01 32373<\/span><\/td>\n World to Table: Global Food Studies<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span> T R \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>09:40 am-11:10 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span>CARN 404\n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>David Moore\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n Food has been a global issue for over half a millennium. The intercontinental movement of potatoes, sugar, rice, tobacco and more has shaped populations, economies, empires, and environments, while food today inflects the worldwide experience of nationality, ethnicity, religion, health, gender, race, class, culture, rights, and indeed life. Thus this course explores global food from many disciplinary, geographical, and thematic perspectives. We will also interact with local food institutions, address in a limited way our own food practices, and cook and eat a bit too.Al\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Internationalism\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Humanities\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ANTH 115-01 10005<\/span><\/td>\n Biological Anthropology<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>01:10 pm-02:10 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Samantha Blatt\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n This class is a broad survey covering topics such as genetics, evolutionary mechanisms, adaptation, primate studies, the human fossil record, and human variation. All of these areas will be placed within the framework of the interaction of humans within their environment. The course is divided into three sections: human genetics, human ecology and primatology, human evolution and adaptation.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q1\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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CHEM 123-01 10118<\/span><\/td>\n Food Chemistry<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>10:50 am-11:50 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Susan Green\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n Food chemistry is the application of chemical concepts to food, cooking and food processing. This course focuses on food and cooking with lots of in-class and out-of-class experimentation on texture, appearance, flavor and aroma of food. Chemical concepts such as structure, equilibrium and kinetics will be discussed in relation to cooking. Topics covered will include an overview of the chemical structure of fats, proteins, carbohydrates as well as the structure of flavor and aroma molecules. The equilibrium of the chemical reactions involved in ripening and cooking will be explored. Of particular interest are acid-base reactions, pH and the reactions involved in leavening, browning and fermentation. A portion of the course will be student led and depend on the interests of the class.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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BIOL 170-01 10057<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>01:10 pm-02:10 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Sebastiano De Bona\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Cross-listed with ENVI 170-01 (10058)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual \u2019lenses\u2019: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Writing WA\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q3\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 170-01 10058<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>01:10 pm-02:10 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Sebastiano De Bona\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Cross-listed with BIOL 170-01 (10057)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual \u2019lenses\u2019: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Writing WA\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q3\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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BIOL 170-02 10059<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>10:50 am-11:50 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Stotra Chakrabarti\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Cross-listed with ENVI 170-02 (10060)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual \u2019lenses\u2019: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q3\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 170-02 10060<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>10:50 am-11:50 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Stotra Chakrabarti\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Cross-listed with BIOL 170-02 (10059)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual \u2019lenses\u2019: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q3\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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BIOL 170-03 10061<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>09:40 am-10:40 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Michael Anderson\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Cross-listed with ENVI 170-03 (10062)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual \u2019lenses\u2019: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q3\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 170-03 10062<\/span><\/td>\n Ecology and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>09:40 am-10:40 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Michael Anderson\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Cross-listed with BIOL 170-03 (10061)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course dives into a range of topics to study how species, populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomes function in our changing climate. We will emphasize biological nutrient and energy cycling, population dynamics, animal and plant species interactions, disturbances and response to disturbances, and ecology in urban and agricultural landscapes. We will examine Ecology under four conceptual \u2019lenses\u2019: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Land Use, and Ecosystem Services. These lenses provide critical insight into how scientists, policy makers, land managers, and other stakeholders evaluate complex ecological and environmental systems. Labs will be field and data-based, and emphasize the development of hypotheses, novel data collection at Ordway Field Station, and statistical analysis. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Quantitative Thinking Q3\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 232-01 10334<\/span><\/td>\n Food, Agriculture and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>02:20 pm-04:30 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>William Moseley\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Cross-listed with GEOG 232-01 (10333)*<\/p>\n

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\n This course introduces you to the study of human-environment interactions from a geographic perspective, with a special emphasis on agriculture. We will examine environmental issues in a variety of geographic contexts (developed and developing countries) and the connections between environmental problems in different locations. Beyond agriculture, we will also examine other sectoral issues in relation to agriculture or as stand alone environmental concerns. These themes include: human population growth, consumption, biodiversity, climate change, and environmental health. We will be trying on a number of theoretical lenses from geography's broad human-environment tradition (such as physical geography, cultural ecology, commodity chain analysis, political ecology, resource geography, the human dimensions of global change, hazards geography and environmental justice). In other words, I not only want us to explore a range of environmental issues, but also to grapple with theory and how this informs our understanding of the human-environment interface.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Writing WA\n \n \n Internationalism\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Social science\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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GEOG 232-01 10333<\/span><\/td>\n Food, Agriculture and the Environment<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>02:20 pm-04:30 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>William Moseley\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n This course introduces you to the study of human-environment interactions from a geographic perspective, with a special emphasis on food and agriculture. \u00a0We examine environmental issues in a variety of geographic contexts (Global South and Global North) and the connections between environmental problems in different locations. \u00a0Beyond agriculture, we also explore other sectoral issues in relation to farming and food security. \u00a0These themes include: human population growth, consumption, biodiversity, climate change, and environmental health. \u00a0We try\u00a0on a number of theoretical lenses from geography's broad human-environment tradition (such as physical geography, cultural ecology, commodity chain analysis, political ecology, resource geography, the human dimensions of global change, hazards geography and environmental justice). \u00a0In other words, we not only explore a range of agricultural and environmental issues, but also grapple with theory and how this informs our understanding of the human-environment interface.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Writing WA\n \n \n Internationalism\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Social science\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 234-01 10280<\/span><\/td>\n U.S. Environmental History<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>02:20 pm-03:20 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Tom Robertson\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Cross-listed with HIST 234-01 (10281)*<\/p>\n

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\n People have always had to contend with the natural world, but only recently have historians begun to explore the changing relationships between people and their environment over time. In this course, we will examine the variety of ways that people in North America have shaped the environment, as well as how they have used, labored in, abused, conserved, protected, rearranged, polluted, cleaned, and thought about it. In addition, we will explore how various characteristics of the natural world have affected the broad patterns of human society, sometimes harming or hindering life and other times enabling rapid development and expansion. By bringing nature into the study of human history and the human past into the study of nature, we will begin to see the connections and interdependencies between the two that are often overlooked.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Writing WP\n \n \n U.S. Identities and Differences\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Humanities\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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HIST 234-01 10281<\/span><\/td>\n U.S. Environmental History<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>02:20 pm-03:20 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Tom Robertson\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n People have always had to contend with the natural world, but only recently have historians begun to explore the changing relationships between people and their environment over time. In this course, we will examine the variety of ways that people in North America have shaped the environment, as well as how they have used, labored in, abused, conserved, protected, rearranged, polluted, cleaned, and thought about it. In addition, we will explore how various characteristics of the natural world have affected the broad patterns of human society, sometimes harming or hindering life and other times enabling rapid development and expansion. By bringing nature into the study of human history and the human past into the study of nature, we will begin to see the connections and interdependencies between the two that are often overlooked. Meets History's post-1800 requirement, and can count towards "Environment," or "Law and Social Justice," or "North America" fields.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Writing WP\n \n \n U.S. Identities and Differences\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Humanities\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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ENVI 239-F1 10336<\/span><\/td>\n Neotropical Landscapes<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>10:50 am-11:50 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Xavier Haro-Carri\u00f3n\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n This course provides students a basic understanding of the most important biophysical and social characteristics of the dominant landscapes of the Neotropics. The Neotropical realm refers to the biogeographic region that includes the tropical terrestrial ecoregions of the Americas and South America's temperate zone. These areas provide a range of services-both locally and globally-including water sources, climate mitigation and biodiversity conservation. They are also home to various human populations and support the livelihood of local and global human populations. Among others, these include tropical rain forests, Andean p\u00e1ramos, tropical dry forests, wetlands, deserts and temperate forests of southern South America. For each of these landscapes, we will learn the key biophysical processes that govern their functioning. We also study the peoples that live in them including indigenous communities, afro-descendants, and mestizos. Finally, using examples of these areas, we also analyze human-environment interactions including land-use change, biodiversity, resource and cultural conservation, and climate change impacts and responses.\n <\/p>\n

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\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Social science\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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GEOG 243-01 10340<\/span><\/td>\n Geography of Africa: Local Resources and Livelihoods in a Global Context<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span> T R \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>03:00 pm-04:30 pm\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>William Moseley\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n This class goes beyond the superficial media interpretations of the world's second largest region to complicate and ground our understanding of this fascinating continent. As geographers, we will\u00a0place contemporary African developments in a historical and global context. Africa has a long history of influencing and being influenced by the outside world. Among other issues, we will explore how colonialism, and even more recent 'development'\u00a0initiatives, have influenced current structures in Africa.\u00a0 Furthermore, we will examine what restrictions, if any, the current world economic system places on development possibilities for the continent.\u00a0The course provides a basic background in African history and bio-physical environments, leading to discussion of advanced topics in contemporary African studies. We will cover a broad range of sectoral themes, including: health and population dynamics; food and agriculture; cities and urbanization; rural life; parks and peoples; development and underdevelopment; politics and governance; and sociocultural geography and music.\n <\/p>\n

\n General Education Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Writing WA\n \n \n Internationalism\n \n \n <\/p>\n

\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Social science\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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GEOL 260-01 10365<\/span><\/td>\n Geomorphology<\/td>\n \n Days: <\/span>M W F \n <\/td>\n \n Time: <\/span>09:40 am-10:40 am\n <\/td>\n \n Room: <\/span> \n <\/td>\n \n Instructor: <\/span>Kelly MacGregor\n <\/td>\n \n \n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n Geomorphology is the study of physical, chemical, and biological processes that occur on the surface of a planetary body. We will be examining the processes that turn solid rock into transportable material, the transport mechanisms themselves (whether beneath glaciers, down hillslopes, or in rivers), and the patterns of deposition, many of which are unique to the processes that created them. These processes range from the very large (volcanism and mountain-building) to the microscopic (frost cracking of rock, soil creep, and chemical weathering along mineralogic grain boundaries). Some processes occur frequently across geographic boundaries and throughout geologic time (like rainsplash), while others are stochastic in nature and dramatic in their geomorphic signature (like glacial outburst floods). We will focus on the roles of rivers, glaciers, and mass movements in shaping landscapes, but will examine wide-ranging landscapes such as arid environments and coastal regions. The study of current surface processes on the Earth will be examined with an eye toward understanding the evolution of landscapes over geologic timescales. Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 160\u00a0or GEOL 165\u00a0or permission of instructor.\n <\/p>\n

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\n Distribution Requirements:<\/strong>\n \n \n Natural science and mathematics\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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