Meets the following requirements: HS   

This seminar traces the historical development of human ecology.  We begin by reviewing the seminal works in human ecology, the contributions from biology, and the development of human ecology as a multidisciplinary concept.  Along these lines we compare the various brands of human ecology that have developed through sociology (the Chicago school), anthropology and cultural ecology, ecological psychology, and economics, as well as human ecological themes in the humanities, architecture, design, and planning.  This background is then used to compare the COA brand of Human Ecology with other programs in this country and elsewhere around the world.  Our final purpose is to look at new ideas coming from philosophy, the humanities, biological ecology, and other areas for future possibilities for human ecology.  Evaluations are based on presentations and papers. 

Level:  Advanced.  Open only to third and fourth level students.  Offered every other year. 
Class limit: 15. *HS*