Fall 2003

391 Course Descriptions

TS2N 391: Ethnobotany of the Southwest

This class offers students the opportunity to conduct in-depth research regarding traditional plant knowledge unique to the various cultures of the Greater Southwest and to become familiar with the important and useful plants of the region.

TS2N 391: Natural Resources & Environment

This course is a critical study of the occurrences of renewable and fossil fuels, industrial mineral deposits, and water resources. In addition, students investigate the environmental, economic, and social impact of extraction, refining, and waste products associated with these resources. Local and global case studies and research projects highlight the need for sustainable use of resources and resource conservation.

 

Note: This course is the same as GEOL 401; credit will only be given for one of these courses.