The study of Human Ecology promotes the development of basic literacy in evolution from the birth of the universe to contemporary life on earth. Additionally, students learn to understand basic characteristics of ecosystems and ecological problems. Human Ecology recognizes the relationship between humans and their social and natural communities, analyzing environmental issues from perspectives including race, class and gender. Students in human ecology courses i dentify, investigate and propose solutions to environmental issues that are informed by both the social and natural sciences. Finally, students begin to examine the power of personal choices and collective political involvement in solving environmental problems.

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