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IDSC 257: Sense of Place: Art and Ecology in Tallgrass Prairie

This project is a collaboration between two courses—Grassland Ecology and Field Drawing—that will foster an interdisciplinary dialogue on the Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem. Students will work together to develop a project that explores how ecological study and artistic expression can deepen their understanding of this landscape. The course will involve field trips in the Carleton Arboretum, guest speakers, directed readings and culminate in a gallery exhibition. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent registration in Studio Art 113 or Biology 374
2 credits; S/CR/NC; NE; Offered Spring 2021; D. Hernández, E. Jensen