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FYSE1043A-F23

Deserts: Myths, Mystery, Magic

Deserts: Myths, Mystery, Magic
From the Mojave to the Atacama to the Kalahari, Earth’s deserts are as fascinating as they are mysterious. In this course we will explore the unique biology of deserts, how humans interact (and have interacted in the past) with these ecosystems, and examine how deserts are portrayed in media and popular culture. Critically, we will evaluate the many myths that surround deserts (e.g. they are all lifeless, hot, best as solar farms) and dispel them with evidence from primary and secondary scientific sources.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92669
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1043
Section Identifier:
A

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FYSE 1043

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Fall 2023

FYSE1043A-F23 Seminar (Coe)