ENVR 5730 - Sustainable Communities: Local Indigenous Perspective

Institution:

Bemidji State University

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Description:

Human societies all across the globe have developed rich sets of experiences and explanations relating to the sustainable communities they live, work and play in. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of these sustainable communities. Students will learn how these communities function, their challenges, and the critical networks that exist with the environment. This class will explore the role of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ways of learning, as well as scientific knowledge in maintaining the sustainability of a community. This is an experiential learning course -- learning through interaction, projects, and reflection.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bemidjistate.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 475-2001

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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