EA 074 PZ - California’s Landscapes: Diverse Peoples and Ecosystems

Formerly ENVS 074 PZ Explores the diverse ecological and cultural landscapes of California, examining how different groups (Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Asian, and European), have transformed California’s rich natural resources. Topics include: Native Americans of the Los Angeles Basin and the Redwood Forests; Spanish-Mexican missions of southern California; African-American miners in the Sierra; Chinese and Japanese farmers in the Central Valley; and the wildland-urban interface of LA.

Course fee $30 for two required Saturday field trips.

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