How does understanding the past help us to understand the present and predict the future? What have been the major transitions in the history of human interactions with the planet? What are the most important current and future possibilities? The cosmos originated 16 billion years ago and the Earth, four billion years ago. The human species evolved 250,000 years ago, but has had an increasing impact on the planet. At no other time in history have past actions been so salient to present and future prospects. This unit examines the historical context of our current situation as the dominant species on the planet and looks towards the future by examining possible scenarios for the... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Neville Bruce
Prerequisites: IHST5801 Humans in a World of Change (formerly IHST8801 Orientation to Integrated Human Studies) or concurrent enrolment
