CFAN3422
CFAN 3422 - Introduction to Sustainable Akumal (1 Cr.)
College of Food, Agri & Natural Resource Sciences (11004)
TCOA - College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
CFAN 3422 - Introduction to Sustainable Akumal (1 Cr.)
Course description
This is the on-campus background prerequisite for CFAN 3522 Sustainable Akumal. We introduce Akumal and the history of coastal development in the Mexican Caribe along with coastal ecology and important biota from the area. We consider the cultural context, from ancient Maya to the recent development of a tourism economy and its effects on local communities. We cover required gear and have a pool snorkel session.
prereq: Instructor approval, LAC admission to Sustainable Akumal study abroad course.
prereq: Instructor approval, LAC admission to Sustainable Akumal study abroad course.
Minimum credits
1
Maximum credits
1
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Lecture
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Fall Even Year