0 or 3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Upper DivisionData from last updated 4/10/2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2026 Instructors:
This course provides a general overview to the field of environmental anthropology, and surveys key methods, and theories that anthropologists use to interpret human-environment interactions. Topics include culture ecology, agroecology, ethnobiology, political ecology, and environmental justice.
Learning Outcomes1Identify and explain the key theories in environmental anthropology.
2Identify several cross-cultural examples of human-environment interactions.
3Distinguish between anthropological approaches and other disciplines that study the environment.
4Apply the theories and methods learned in this course to real world environmental issues.
5Demonstrate professional skills in research, analysis, presentation and peer review.
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