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

Institution: Pitzer

Description: California’s Landscapes: Diverse Peoples and Ecosystems. 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 American 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 wild land-urban interface of LA. This course also has a social responsibility component in partnership with organizations in Ontario.

Prerequisite(s): Please check course schedule for requirements.

Formerly: ENVS 074 PZ

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