HIST 1045 - Environmental History of the United States

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course surveys the complex relationship between the natural environment and human settlements in the United States from pre-colonial times into the present. It focuses on how the natural environment has shaped human settlements, how humans have restructured the natural world, and how humans' interactions with nature have affected their relations with one another. Topics include colonialism, market economies, race, gender, class, industrialization, the role of the government, and cultural attitudes toward the environment. Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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