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INQR 1110 - Nature/Society


This course focuses on the social and ecological aspects of humans in the natural world. It emphasizes critical thinking about where humans come from and where they are going as a species. The course draws on historical perspectives and addresses contemporary issues such as climate change, national energy resources, and the local foods movement. The course includes readings as well as student projects, field trips, guest lectures, and “ethnographic” assignments about this consumer society.

Previous Course Number
IHSS 1110

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: limited to first-year students enrolled in the Vasudha Living and Learning Community, or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Fall term annually

Credit Hours: 4



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