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HUMAN ECOLOGY & SYSTEMS  

Session One

Human Ecology & Sustainable Development: Marten, Chapter 1

Topics: 

 Introduction  

• What is human ecology?  

• Sustainable development  

• Organization of the book

• Things to think about

Video:

What is Human Ecology? (Ohio State University); Rich Borden: From Ecology to Human Ecology (College of the Atlantic) Welcome to Human Ecology - Terry Wimberley.

Homework:

1. Go to Marten's text  to "Things to think about" link above and complete questions 1-5. Be sure to use APA citations and references as needed. Post your work in Canvas email.
2. So, after having reviewed this week's videos how would you describe human ecology?
3. Now go to the Layzer text. Thoroughly read the Urban Land Institute case study entitled "Willowsford." Describe what the Willowsford project was about and how it incorporated about:: (1) strengthening connections to food and farm, (2) enhancing appreciation and understanding of the natural environment, (3) promoting outdoor health and recreation and (4) facilitating donservation and stewardship of the land. When you have answered these questions post your answers to the instructor via Canvas email.