BIOL 4984 Studies on the Culture and Ecology of South Africa and North America
Instructors: Buikema, Arthur (Spring), Fell, Richard D (Spring)
Website: Culture and Ecology of South Africa
Years / Semesters: All Years / Spring Semester(s)
Lecture, Lab, Credit, Amount Online: 2H, 0L, 2C, Partially on-line
Description: This course will expose students to Agenda 21 and the interaction of culture and conservation for future sustainable development and survival of the planet. The history of South Africa parallels our own and provides an opportunity to examine how settlement by European nations impact indigenous peoples and preservation of the environment. There are also similarities between apartheid and civil rights issues and the impact on the environment. South Africa is transitioning from a white dominated society to one ruled by a black majority which may have environmental consequences. Further, South Africa, like many third world countries has a host of problems, such as AIDS, that threaten it socially, economically and environmentally. Africa presents a unique opportunity to learn about large animals and indigenous art, especially Bushman paintings and petroglyphs that are over 4,000 years old. This course has fulfilled Area 2 and Area 7 core requirements, a writing intensive course, and for biology students, a biology elective and a laboratory course.
Disciplines: Behavior, Ecology, Environmental Quality
Teaching Methods: Critical Thinking, Group Collaboration, Lecture
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Computer Requriements: PowerPoint Presentations
