Environmental History of the United States. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): HIST 3010 or instructor approval; University Advanced Standing Examines human modification of the American landscape. Surveys the physical geography of the United States, landscape change during Native American to European transition, and causes of agricultural and industrial pollution. Topics include land ethics, processes of environmental degradation, technological remedies, history of federal laws and protection agencies. May include field experiences.