History

HIS 196F Topics in European Environmental History

Examines the history of Europe and its empires within the context of human interactions with and attitudes toward a changing natural world. Topics include: European imperialism in ecological perspective; the effects of new developments in science and technology on urban and rural environments; the rise of public health, sanitation, and colonial medicine; environmental justice; and the historical context of contemporary environmental problems.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, and HIS 100, and two upper-division history courses, or permission of instructor. Enrollment is restricted to junior and senior history majors.

Credits

5

Instructor

Benjamin Breen

Repeatable for credit

Yes