NS 3050 - Human Ecology

Credits: 3

Human Ecology examines the relationship of humans to the environment through an analysis of historical and theoretical understandings of the relationship between environment; biology and cultures; and a review of ecological principles and terms. Topics include: disease, sustainability, famine, and pollution at the local and global levels. Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to knowledgeably discuss and write about the key theories in ecological anthropology, including the historical contexts in which they arose and environmental issues within the contexts of politics, economics, culture, and the environment.

Prerequisites: none

Course Learning Outcomes:

Understand human ecology and environmental studies.
Understand ecosystems and what is meant by human agency in an ecosystem.
Understand the terminology of environmental studies.
Understand various cultural practices and beliefs about nature.
Understand ecosystems at local and global levels and feedback loops.
Understand Geologic Cycles, Population Biology, and Evolution Theories.
Understand sustainable and unsustainable human interactions in ecosystems dealing with specific human ecology topics.

NS 3050 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Textbooks:
EBSCO link: Human Ecology EBook - Steiner et al. (2016)