Human Ecology Across the Ages. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Human ecology is the study of how humans interact with their environments by extracting resources to support people and their infrastructure. In this class we will study how human ecology has evolved and diversified over time, from the behavior of our hominid ancestors, the evolution of hunter-gatherer societies, and the emergence of agriculture, to the development of cities and space stations. Take this class if you are interested in understanding the long-term causes and consequences of the role humans play on planet Earth and what the future may look like. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.