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2026 Spring > UGRD > ANTH > ANTH 263

Environmental Anthropology

Course #: ANTH 263

Description:
This course focuses on people's complex relationships to their environment. It examines different anthropological approaches to analyze human adaptive strategies to diverse ecosystems around the world from a historical and cross-cultural perspective. It will also examine the different strategies and knowledge systems that humans develop for managing their resources. Finally, the course looks at the rise of political ecology as a perspective to analyze the role of power relations, institutions and ideas of nature in environmental change and conservation.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3683 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Martinez Reyes,Jose HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 90
Enrolled: 90
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: International, World Cultures, Low cost course material (under $50)