Medicinal Plants and Culture

3 credits

The course will introduce students to key indigenous bioactive (medicinal) plants, their biologically active compounds, and their importance in Indigenous culture. The class will use multidisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches to understanding plants and their medicinal properties. *** Prerequisite: 30 credit hours and one of the following courses at the 100 level: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, English, Indigenous Studies, or Psychology.*** * Note: Biochemistry, Biology and Chemistry students can use this course in their program as an elective only. *