UNDERSTANDING CHANGED LANDSCAPES: WISCONSIN

BOTANY 211

Course Description

Exposure to to the changing uses of Wisconsin landscapes: as the home of native peoples; as a source of fur, lead and timber; as part of the new nation of the United States; and as a modern, vibrant collection of communities focused on enterprises as diverse as agriculture and education. Asks what roles science has played in shaping the landscape and in current land use. Covers genetically modified crops, the endangered species act, water use, global change.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing and declared in an Honors program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.96

2.06% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

2.7% from Historical

A Rate

92.31%

-2.56% from Historical

Class Size

2.63% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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