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 2026

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
01404 Williams Hall
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
1:00pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None