BI 468 - Ethnobotany

4 credits
This course examines the relationship between plants and people from biological, social, historical, economic, and cultural perspectives. We will examine the relationship between people and plants through scientific epistemologies with a focus on the decolonial lens. This course highlights the contribution and connection of Indigenous epistemologies and praxis to the scientific process and STEM methodologies. Students will develop skills in shared knowledge generation, cost-benefit sharing, and ethical research practices through applied projects incorporating methods from Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, Cultural Anthropology, and others. Prerequisite(s): BI 340 or ES 340.
Approved for General Education: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Capacity, University Studies - J Strand
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.