Human Ecology examines our relationship to the environment through an analysis of our historical and theoretical understanding of the relationship amongst the environment, our biology, and our cultures and through a review of ecological principles and terms. Topics will include, amongst others, disease, sustainability, famine, and pollution at the local and global levels. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to knowledgeably discuss and write about the key theories in ecological anthropology, including the historical contexts in which they arose and environmental issues within the contexts of politics, economics, culture, and the environment. Prerequisite: WO 1060 Philosophy of Art + Design