CONN 336 | The Science and Art of Natural History

This Connections course will develop your understanding of the natural world through the lenses of art, history, and science. We will explore the natural history of local ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest including the history and ecology of the plants and animals in these systems. Through various activities that will include guest Professors from varying disciplines, such as nature walks, field journals, eco-art, and quiet time in nature, you will hone your observation skills and contrast how different disciplines study and understand nature. We will discuss how relationships between people and nature have changed and been influenced by culture over time.