BOT 207 INDIG USE TROPICAL RAINFORESTS

Emphasis on the uses of rainforest plants and animals by indigenous peoples and their potential ecological and economic applications. Discussion on the readings of recent research will provide a rich array of data and insights into these resources and their application in community development, rainforest conservation and western economies.

Credits

4

Notes

This course may include an optional section that will meet for an additional hour each week to discuss supplemental readings in Spanish. Students participating in the foreign language section will receive one additional credit hour, pass/not passed marking.

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as ANT 207/ES 207.

Prerequisite

One course in biology or botany or one course in anthropology or permission of the instructor.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 12 students.