PB 213
Plants and Civilization
Section: 001

Course Description

This course covers plant use in ancient civilizations, including the economic, social, political, religious, culinary and medical roles of plants and plant products.Plant use in ancient cultures, including but not limited to, Amazonian, Celtic, Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, Inca, Indian, Maya, Mesopotamian, Nubian, Persian, and Roman will be discussed. Topics include foods, beverages, medicines, fibers, construction materials, psychoactive drugs, and religious symbols.

Spring 2025

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 6, 2025
Classes End:
April 22, 2025
Location:
00104 Marye Anne Fox Science
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
1:00pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None