NCE 317 - The Cultural and Environmental Geography of Alaska

4 Hour(s)
The purpose of this academic field study is to explore the environmental resources and cultural heritage of America’s final frontier. Spring coursework will ground students in an understanding of Alaska’s history, physical landscape, Native American heritage, and current natural resource base. The three-week May itinerary will include cultural activities in Sitka, Fairbanks and Anchorage involving Tlingit, Athabascan and Inuit Indian groups, plus environmental field investigations that include Denali National Park and the historic Yukon mining region.

SP odd years, travel in May