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Discuss basic concepts of human ecology.
Describe the basic model of human ecology.
Cite examples of human ecology applications.
Introductions
What is Human Ecology?
Environmental Determinism and Possibilism in Human Ecology
The Basic Model
Human Ecology Applications
Summary
Exploration of fundamental concepts.
Examination of the basic model of human ecology.
Real-world applications highlighting the importance of the discipline.
Study of human interaction with ecosystems, emphasizing that humans are part of ecosystems and not distinct from them.
Draws on diverse academic areas, focusing on mutual influence between humans and environments.
Further exploration of human ecology fundamentals, basic model, and applications.
Examines complex relationships between humans and environments.
Considers social, cultural, and environmental aspects of interactions.
Bridges social and environmental sciences, integrating insights from sociology, anthropology, geography, biology, and environmental science.
Provides a holistic perspective on challenges and opportunities.
Concentration on environmental determinism and possibilism within human ecology.
Human beings are not passive or solely molded by their environment.
Human behaviors are not strictly limited by environmental constraints.
Introduction to the ecosystem-based model of human ecology.
Illustrates how early Maori people lived with nature.
Highlights choices, resource use, and societal organization to thrive in their surroundings.
An ecosystem-based model emphasizing relationships among human communities, environmental factors, and local flora and fauna.
Highlights influences on human behavior and culture.
Focused on studying human behavior in complex living systems.
Study of humans as living systems in complex environments.
Ecological and evolutionary processes affecting humans similar to other species.
Emphasizes interdependence with Earth's resources.
Emphasizes relational aspects: flows of energy, materials, and information.
Inputs from the ecosystem (e.g., food, resources).
Inputs from the social system (e.g., pollution, practices).
Changes in the social system (adaptations, institutions).
Changes in the ecosystem (biodiversity loss, climate change).
Humans are active influences on their environment.
They affect the combinations of limits and opportunities for survival.
Humans as a cognitive population making strategic survival decisions.
Distinct cultural traits develop within specific human populations despite external interactions.
Overview of real-world applications of human ecology.
Reiteration of how the Maori people interacted with their environment.
Showcases complex relationships in Maori ecosystems.
Highlights the importance of human choices in adapting and thriving.
Overview of the Tsembaga people's interaction with their ecosystem.
Interrelationship of various life elements impacting Tsembaga people's survival.
Serves as a mental map highlighting interconnections within the ecosystem.
Multifaceted field studying human-environment relationships.
Includes various subfields and frameworks, such as environmental determinism and cultural ecology.
Employs conceptual models to facilitate understanding of human and biophysical ecosystems.
Closing remarks.