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AGROECOL 301

(HORTI)CULTURAL ROOTS: HUMAN HISTORIES OF PLANTS AND SCIENCE

4 credits.

Dig into the history of plant sciences to understand why plants and humans have the relationships they do today. Focus on the experiences of Indigenous Americans and People of Color to understand the roots of inequities in horticulture, agriculture, and other plant sciences. Practice skills as a translator of science and history through engagement with scientific publications, library resources, and archival materials. Define important societal questions, collect and analyze evidence, present original conclusions, and contribute to ongoing discussions about the relationship of people and plants.

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Requisites: Satisfied Communications A Course Designation: Core GenEd - Communication & Literacy Comm QR - Communication B Breadth - Humanities Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Compare and contrast plant-human systems in multiple historical contexts with an emphasis on the impact of racism Audience: Undergraduate 2. Produce written and spoken work that incorporates critical reading, logical thinking, and use of evidence that is appropriate to the plant sciences Audience: Undergraduate 3. Recognize ethnic, racial, and religious minorities’ historical and ongoing marginalization in horticulture, agriculture, botany, and other plant-related disciplines Audience: Undergraduate 4. Effectively participate in a multicultural society through written and spoken contributions to ongoing discussions Audience: Undergraduate 5. Translate current research into a written and spoken format that is relevant and understandable to a public audience and scholars in other disciplines Audience: Undergraduate 6. Apply core library resources to research and communication about human-plant systems Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Compare and contrast plant-human systems in multiple historical contexts with an emphasis on the impact of racism Audience: Undergraduate 2. Produce written and spoken work that incorporates critical reading, logical thinking, and use of evidence that is appropriate to the plant sciences Audience: Undergraduate 3. Recognize ethnic, racial, and religious minorities’ historical and ongoing marginalization in horticulture, agriculture, botany, and other plant-related disciplines Audience: Undergraduate 4. Effectively participate in a multicultural society through written and spoken contributions to ongoing discussions Audience: Undergraduate 5. Translate current research into a written and spoken format that is relevant and understandable to a public audience and scholars in other disciplines Audience: Undergraduate 6. Apply core library resources to research and communication about human-plant systems Audience: Undergraduate

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