3 credit(s) This course explores the historical interactions between human societies and their environments. The course will cover the influence of nature (topography, climate, plants, and animals) on human history and the reciprocal influence of people on nature. Through a study of primary and secondary sources the course will examine evolving perspectives of the natural world and evolving approaches to questions of sustainability. The geographical and chronological focus will vary by instructor. This course is rooted in the Franciscan Tradition of Nature. It introduces students to the history of human understanding of and interaction with the natural world. It focuses on the impact and consequences of human involvement in natural systems. This course may be repeated twice for credit with different topic areas.
Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level history course. Attribute: ARTS, CFN