Natural Sciences 191CNS28 - FYS- Earth, People, and Fire

Wildfire is a hot topic that has gained a lot of negative press, but did you know that fire is a vital component in many of Earth's ecosystems? In this seminar we will explore the fundamentals of fire ecology as well as people's perception of and influence on wildfire. As a class we will discuss the past, present, and future of fire on Earth. Students will debate topics related to wildfire and will be encouraged to sharpen their critical thinking skills by investigating an area of wildfire research that they find most interesting.

Open to Natural Sciences Freshman with a declared major or on the Natural Sciences Exploratory Track.