The Center offers several study overseas opportunities that enhance students' knowledge and understanding of culturally-based healing practices, natural products and differing world views of healthcare.
For registration information about these and other educational programs offered by the Center, call us at 612.624.5166 or email Carla at cmantel@umn.edu
Big Island of Hawaii - Plants in Human Affairs
Register now for January 2009!
From the beginning of time, plants have played a significant role in human affairs, influencing the evolution of civilizations, cultures, human migration, medicine, healthcare, war, art, mythology and religion.
Led by renowned experts in ethnobotany, this 12-day, four-credit intensive taught amongst tropical and rare plants of Hawaii, will introduce students to the fascinating science of ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology and the role of plants in human affairs through lectures, field trips and presentations by local experts.
This course is open to the UMN students, the public, and students at other universities. It will provide participants with cross-cultural perspectives on humanity's age-old relationships with plants, drugs and toxins, an understanding of the importance of plants as sources of food, fiber, and medicines, and an appreciation of the contributions that indigenous plant wisdom has made to the evolution of medicine and the discovery of new medicines from nature.
Where? The Island of Hawaii
When? January 4 - 16, 2008
How much? $2,200 course fee + tuition includes some meals, lodging, field trips. Airfare not included.
Course #: CSPH 5405
Register by: November 14, 2008
Contact Carla Mantel at 612-624-5166 for further information.
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