— The Middle East Environment: Historical Change & Current Challenges
Examines Middle East environment and human use of nature over last 10,000 years. Introduction to desert ecology, environmental history and current environmental problems. Case Studies of Egypt, Maghreb countries, Arabian peninsula/Gulf countries, desertification, water, indigenous knowledge, and national parks.
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Examines Middle East environment and human use of nature over last 10,000 years. Introduction to desert ecology, environmental history and current environmental problems. Case Studies of Egypt, Maghreb countries, Arabian peninsula/Gulf countries, desertification, water, indigenous knowledge, and national parks. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Project. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Project. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027