HIST 3250 - American Environmental History

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and any two of the following: HIST 1111, HIST 1112, HIST 1121, HIST 1122, HIST 2111, HIST 2112. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better
This course examines the relationship between Americans and their environment from the colonial period to the present. Topics include the effect of European settlement patterns on the environment, the role of technology in altering landscapes, the growth of the preservation and conservation movements, and the rise of state and federal environmental regulations.