PEOPLE, WILDLIFE AND LANDSCAPES

C&ESOC/ENVIRST/GEOG 434

Course Description

Explores the relationship between humans and wildlife amid diverse landscapes, both historic and contemporary, tropical and temperate. Investigates how humans shape wild animal populations by modifying physical environments, and by hunting, domesticating and introducing species.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.42

6.37% from Historical

Completion Rate

94.74%

-2.88% from Historical

A Rate

52.63%

89.63% from Historical

Class Size

-22.45% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Lisa NAUGHTON

[email protected]

4.0

Rating

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