STS 089 - Wealth, Environment, and Health in Africa

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Examines how villagers in rural and urban Africa talk about and connect issues of wealth, environment, and health. Considers the health and wealth functions of the environment; in particular, medicinal, nutritional, agricultural, pastoral, and ecological uses of the land. Emphasis placed on the interaction between indigenous knowledge and western science and technology in specific case studies. Course designed to enable students to integrate village dynamics in the design and implementation of development, public health, and conservation projects.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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