COR 314 PLANTS AND CIVILIZATION
This course will explore the diversity of plants and their relationships with people. The primary focus will pertain to the interconnections between botany and culture. This includes social, economic, political, medicinal, and historical aspects of plants and plant products in civilization. This course will provide a better understanding and appreciation of how plants are used by humans, including pharmaceutical, industrial, and nutritional products, as well as the role plants play in maintaining a healthy planet.
Prerequisite
Junior or Senior standing
Course Types
Core Interdisciplinary Seminar
Notes
This course is writing intensive.