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AMS 139 - Animals and Society


3 unit(s)
Introduction to the practices of animal observation and the critical methods of the interdisciplinary field of Human-Animal Studies, paying particular attention to intersections among behavior, ecology, space, and critical theories of race, class, gender, colonialism, and power. To engage more deeply with the scientific methods and cultural theories that underpin this course, students engage in field observations and read texts from ethology (the study of animal behavior), evolutionary biology, ecological theory, history, philosophy, literature, and cultural studies.

Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth, Environment, and Sustainability.

Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A   with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Grading: Letter Graded

Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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