ENVST-307 Environment and Technology in Africa

An interdisciplinary research course on environment and technology in Africa. Students will become conversant with major developments in and approaches of Science and Technology Studies (STS), an interdisciplinary field that draws from anthropology, history, engineering, among others. Students will analyze complex social, technological, and political systems that shape African environmental challenges. Major course topics include public health and disease transmission, climate change, dam and other infrastructure projects, and conservation.

Maximum Enrollment

Proseminar (16)

(Proseminar.)

Credits

1

Cross Listed Courses

HIST-307

Prerequisite

one course in history OR one ES core course (ENVST 285, ENVST 287, PHIL 235, ENVST 250, ENVST 220, ES 334, ENVST 212)