Faculty: Keith Kisselle
Description: How has humans’ view and relationship with nature changed? What expectations do humans have for nature? What responsibilities do humans have, if any, for conserving nature? What parts of nature “count” or get more attention from humans? Why is this and is it appropriate? Are any disturbances of nature good? If so, how do we differentiate between good and bad disturbances? How does technology affect humans’ relationship with nature? Through readings of several books, field trips around north Texas and southwestern Oklahoma, lectures, discussions, writing assignments, and videos, we will discuss these questions and more. NOTE: While the course time is listed from 9-4 everyday, we will not be in class for all of that time. Often we will have lectures/discussions in the morning, outings in the afternoon, and time to read and write in the evenings. This may mean students will need to work on class assignments on weekends to complete them. So while this class allows us to go outside and hike, it is also an intensive thinking/reading/writing/discussion class. Those who do not want to study, read, write outside of class time should consider other courses.
Meeting Information: 01/03/2022-01/25/2022; M-F 09:00AM – 04:00PM; Room to be Announced
Section Requisites: No science pre-requisite class is needed but a willingness to read and discuss evolution, ecology, and behavior will be expected. Students must be in moderately good physical condition to best enjoy the outings. Instructor permission via e-mail required.
Course Fee: $15
Out-of-Pocket Expenses: $20-40