BIOL 322 - Ethnobotany

Institution:

American River College

Subject:

Description:

General Education: AA/AS Area VI Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB The focus of this introductory course is the multicultural use of plants. Emphasis is on the identifi cation and use of plants from several cultures including the American Indians, Europeans, South Americans, and Chinese. Topics include the use of plants for food, medicine, basketry, technology, shelter, and music. Sight recognition and plant use will be emphasized. Analysis of ethnicity and ethnocentrism is included.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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