ENV 495-01 - Senior Seminar: Gondwanaland

4 credits (Spring)

When the southern hemisphere protocontinent of Gondwanaland broke apart, it gave rise to South America, Africa, India, Australia and Antarctica. Today these continents share a common geological and biological heritage that explains some of the enduring conundrums of biogeography. The countries on these continents have some of the greatest biological diversity on Earth - and the least. They are some of the richest countries on Earth - and the poorest. They have suffered from colonialism and have been colonizers. Their citizens are among the least significant contributors to global climate change - and the most. The Seminar will examine the reasons for these similarities and contrasts.

Prerequisite: Open to Junior and Senior Environmental Studies Concentrators.
Instructor: Campbell