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People and Plants ASB 362, A Session, Fall 2023 Instructor: Dr. Christopher Morehart, Christopher.Morehart@asu.edu. Office Hours: By appointment via Zoom Course Description Although this course is titled People and Plants, it is specifically focused on the discipline of ethnobotany . Ethnobotany is the study of the use of plants by humans. Ethnobotany incorporates several related disciplines, including Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics, Biology, Geography, History, Psychology, Chemistry, Linguistics, and many others. This course provides an overview of the field of ethnobotany and its methods. The course is designed to be thematic and methodological. What kinds of questions do ethnobotanists ask? How do they collect data? How do they analyze data? How do they interpret data? What are the applications of ethnobotany outside of an academic setting? Such a pragmatic approach will enhance the class’s utility and encourage students to not only ask questions about the world but try to answer them. 1 of 10 **Disclaimer** This syllabus is to be used as a guideline only. The information provided is a summary of topics to be covered in the class. Information contained in this document such as assignments, grading scales, due dates, office hours, required books and materials may be from a previous semester and are subject to change. Please refer to your instructor for the most recent version of the syllabus.

It is challenging to tease apart themes in ethnobotany as several issues are pursued often simultaneously from different origins, and much overlap occurs. In one form or another, the following topics will be introduced in this class: 1) Introductions: What is ethnobotany? 2) Botany: Plant Science and Systematics 5) The Epistemological Dimension: Traditional Ecological Knowledge 6) The Economic Dimension: Ethnobotany as Economic Botany 7) The Psychological Dimension: Ethnobotany as Ethnoscience 8) The Medical Dimension: Ethnopharmacology and Historical Ethnopharmacology 9) The Religious Dimension: The Ritual Use of Plants 11) The Global Dimension: Globalization, Plant Products, and Environmental Knowledge Class Organization This is an online class. Hence, the structure of the class differs an in-person version of the same class. The content is largely the same, but it has been adapted to be a more flexible, online learning environment for ASU students. The class is organized into seven primary and one introductory learning modules. All modules are available throughout the class. However, to ensure a better flow, the modules are structured with deadlines on a weekly basis. Hence, each module ends with a test (see below). Each learning module is organized as different items in the following order: 1. Module introduction and introductory video 2. Lecture videos 3. Assigned readings 4. Reading Assessment 5. Documentary associated with the module theme 6. Module test Below, I discuss each of these items. Module Introduction and Introductory Video This is a short title page of the module that includes a short video embedded within the content of the page that introduces the major theme or themes of the module. Lecture videos Lecture videos provide the class’s core content. Lecture lengths vary greatly, from less than 10 minutes to over 40 minutes. Due to this variation, the lectures and the readings (see below) are balanced to accommodate lecture length and retain the class’s flexibility. 2 of 10

Maximize lecture video quality and watch-ability Once you press play, give the video a bit of time to start up. Also, please press the button on the video to enlarge the screen as large as possible to enhance viewing (i.e., even if it opens in its own window, it won’t be necessarily at the maximum size). Readings Most modules have readings that reinforce the lectures and expand on the module theme. However, this class has no textbook to purchase. All readings are downloadable as PDFs for the modules within which they are assigned. The readings are also converted to MS Word documents to facilitate content conversions if alternative reading accommodations are being met via other applications. Keep in mind, not all modules have assigned readings. If no readings are assigned for that module (i.e., in the case where readings would be redundant or when the lectures are very long), you will not see a link for it in the module. Reading Assessment To make sure that you are actually doing the readings, each module with assigned readings has a short ungraded quiz. The questions are designed such that you have to find specific details from the texts. You have to take the quiz and get all the answers correct before you can continue to finish the module. Documentaries Some class modules have a video documentary that reinforces the module theme. Some of these videos are embedded within the page itself. Others are a link to ASU library’s subscription to Infobase’s Films on Demand (http://fod.infobase.com.ezproxy1.lib.asu.edu/p_Home.aspx). To watch these, you have to either be already on a machine connected to the ASU network or logged into to your account to the ASU Library (Not to Films on Demand, which is a private service to which ASU subscribes). If you are not logged in, the link will send you to a page to log directly into Films on Demand. This will not work . You have to navigate to the ASU library and log in that way. Once logged into the library, the videos should open and play. If not, you can search for the title in Films on Demand (once logged into the ASU library) and watch it directly (see link above). Alternately, you can install and log into the ASU VPN: https://education.asu.edu/sites/default/files/sslvpninstallguide.pdf You are also welcome to try to locate these videos on your own through other sources, but we can’t verify them. Module Test Once you have gone through each module’s materials (lectures, readings, videos), each module has a test that you will take. The tests are 20 points each. Each test has 15 multiple-choice questions (1 point each) and 5 true/false (1 point each). You only have one chance to take the test once started , but you have a lot of time to take the test up to the due date of the module. Remember that at the end of the test that you must select submit. 3 of 10

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The due date for taking the test is by 11:59 pm AZ time the last day list for each module. IF YOU ARE NOT IN AZ, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE LOCAL TIME AND ADJUST TO AZ!! Late submissions will be deducted 25 % . Given issues with canvas, deductions will be made manually at the end of the class before grades are submitted. Hence, you will not see deductions on your module scores until the end of class, but you will see if it is marked late so expect a deduction of 25 %. On the flip side, however, all the subsequent tests are available as soon as the class begins. Although you can’t wait to the end of the class to do all the tests, in other words, you can certainly move faster through the class earlier. All tests only focus on material from the associated module, with one exception. Material from the introductory module is combined with material from the first lesson module. Weekly reminder announcements will be sent before each module test. Test Policies All module tests have due dates . The due dates are there to ensure the flow of the class through the session. So, you cannot wait to the last minute to do this class. That said, if you felt so inclined, you could take the class and the test modules at a faster pace (you just cannot wait until the end of the class to take them all). Late Assignments Policy Due dates are clearly indicated, and you get weekly announcements about them. You have a week to work on each module. You can also work ahead, so if you foresee a scheduling conflict later in the session, you can work ahead to make sure any assignments are not affected. Any late submission will be automatically reduced by 25 %. The Flow This class is set up to ensure that you move through the course and engage with all the materials for each module. One way I do this is by establishing deadlines and due dates for modules. Hence, even though you can move faster, you must maintain the minimal pace established by the due dates. However, I also employ another tactic. Every module and all the pages of every module are prerequisites for the material in subsequent modules. Consequently, you must complete every part of a module before you can unlock and move to the next one. This includes every page in a module, from each module’s brief intro page and video to the lectures, the readings, the reading assessments, and the documentaries. This all starts with a syllabus test, which ensures that you have effectively reviewed the syllabus. This is an ungraded test that you still must score at least 75 % on to move to the first module. Also, for module pages without an assignment, make sure to always mark the done box at the bottom of the screen to proceed to the next page. 4 of 10

Grades Grading Grades are based on performance on the module tests. There are seven tests in total, each for 20 points. Hence, the class has a total of 140 points available from which your final grade will be determined. Keeping track of Grades The instructor is not your secretary. It is your responsibility to keep track of your progress and performance. Want to know what your current grade is? Calculate it. Want to know what score you need on the final test to get an A in the class? Calculate it. You will have access to the grading center in canvas that records the points you have earned. Keep in mind, sometimes the grading center displays numbers and data that will not affect your grade, including projected totals and scored assignments that do not count toward final grade calculation. The only numbers that matter for you are the columns that list your scores for the 7 modules’ assignments. To find out your final grade, add all your points and divide by 140. For an accurate sense of your current grade, add up all the points you have received so far and divide it by the total available so far. Final grades are reported as letter grades based on your final course percentage score as follows: Grade Percentage A+ 100% - 97% A <97-94% A- <94-90% B+ <90-87% B <87-84% B- <84-80% C+ <80-77% C <77-70% D <70-60% E <60% All grades will be rounded up (i.e., an 89.8 will be rounded to a 90) 5 of 10

Honors Contract No honor ’ s contract is available for the Fall 2023. Communication with Teaching Staff and Other Items Stay in Touch! Please reach out if you are having any issues with the class and meeting its requirements and objectives. Do not wait until the end of the class to report problems or issues that affected earlier performance. Email Before emailing questions, first determine if your answer is in the syllabus. ASU email is an official means of communication. among students, faculty, and staff. Students are expected to read and act upon email in a timely fashion. Students bear the responsibility of missed messages and should check their ASU-assigned email regularly. All instructor correspondence will be sent to your ASU email account. Community Forum This course uses a discussion topic called "Community Forum" for general questions and comments about the course. Prior to posting a question or comment, check the syllabus, announcements, and existing posts to ensure it is not redundant. You are encouraged to respond to the questions of your classmates. ASU Online Course Policies View the ASU Online Course Policies (Links to an external site.) Accessibility Statements View the ASU Online Student Accessibility (Links to an external site.) page to review accessibility statements for common tools and resources used in ASU Online courses. If any other tools are used in this course, links to the accessibility statements will be listed below this sentence. Syllabus Disclaimer The syllabus is a statement of intent and serves as an implicit agreement between the instructor and the student. Every effort will be made to avoid changing the course schedule but the possibility exists that unforeseen events will make syllabus changes necessary. Remember to check your ASU email and the course site often. 6 of 10

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Title IX Title IX is a federal law that provides that no person be excluded on the basis of sex from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity. Both Title IX and university policy make clear that sexual violence and harassment based on sex is prohibited. An individual who believes they have been subjected to sexual violence or harassed on the basis of sex can seek support, including counseling and academic support, from the university. If you or someone you know has been harassed on the basis of sex or sexually assaulted, you can find information and resources at https://sexualviolenceprevention.asu.edu/faqs. As a mandated reporter, I am obligated to report any information I become aware of regarding alleged acts of sexual discrimination, including sexual violence and dating violence. ASU Counseling Services, https://eoss.asu.edu/counseling is available if you wish to discuss any concerns confidentially and privately. ASU online students may access 360 Life Services, https://goto.asuonline.asu.edu/success/online-resources.html (Links to an external site.). Policy on Sexual Discrimination Arizona State University is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for the entire university community, including all students, faculty members, staff employees, and guests. ASU expressly prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by employees, students, contractors, or agents of the university based on any protected status: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and genetic information. Copyrighted materials A warning to students that they must refrain from uploading to any course shell, discussion board, or website used by the course instructor or other course forum, material that is not the student's original work, unless the students first comply with all applicable copyright laws; faculty members reserve the right to delete materials on the grounds of suspected copyright infringement. Course Access Your ASU courses can be accessed by both my.asu.edu (Links to an external site.) and asu.instructure.com; bookmark both in the event that one site is down. Computer Requirements This is a fully online course; therefore, it requires a computer with internet access and the following technologies: • Web browsers (Chrome (Links to an external site.), Mozilla Firefox (Links to an external site), Safari (Links to an external site.). • Adobe Acrobat Reader (Links to an external site.). (free) • Adobe Flash Player (Links to an external site.). (free) • Webcam, microphone, headset/earbuds, and speaker 7 of 10

• Microsoft Office (Microsoft 365 is free (Links to an external site.). for all currently-enrolled ASU students) • Reliable broadband internet connection (DSL or cable) to stream videos. Note: A smartphone, iPad, Chromebook, etc. will not be sufficient for completing your work in ASU Online courses. While you will be able to access course content with mobile devices, you must use a computer for all assignments, quizzes, and virtual labs. Student Success To be successful: • check the course daily • read announcements • read and respond to course email messages as needed • complete assignments by the due dates specified • communicate regularly with your instructor and peers • create a study and/or assignment schedule to stay on track • access ASU Online Student Resources Important Dates Classes Begin: August 17, 2023 Last Day: Oct 6. 2023 Grades Due: Oct 9, 2023 All tests due by 11:59 pm AZ time Module Test Due Date Intro and Mod 1 August 23 Mod 2 August 30 Mod 3 Sept 6 Mod 4 Sept 13 Mod 5 Sept 20 Mod 6 Sept 28 Mod 7 Oct 6 8 of 10

Overall Class Outline Introductions Instructor Introduction Lecture: What is Ethnobotany? Readings: Plants and Society Chapter 1; Janis Alcorn “The Scope and Aims of Ethnobotany” Documentary: NONE Module 1. Ecological Context of Ethnobotany Lecture 1. What is Ecology Lecture 2. Population, Habitat, and Niche Lecture 3. Biomes Readings: Plants and Society Chapter 26 Documentary: Desert Biomes Test One (for Introductions and Module 1) Module 2. Biological and Cultural Systematics Lecture 1. Biological Systematics Lecture 2. Phylogeny Lecture 3. Folk Taxonomies Readings: Berlin et al. “Folk Taxonomies and Biological Classification” Documentary: NONE Test Two. Module 3. Parts of the Plant Lecture 1. The Stem Lecture 2. Leaves Lecture 3. Flowers Lecture 4. Fruits Readings: NONE Documentary: NONE Test Three. Module 4. Domestication and Domesticated Plants Lecture 1. Domestication Lecture 2. Grasses Lecture 3. Legumes Lecture 4. Storage Stems and Roots (Starchy staples) Readings: Rappaport 1971, The Flow of Energy in an Agricultural Society Documentary: The Potato Test Four. Module 5. Spices and Stimulants Lecture 1. Spices Lecture 2. Stimulants Readings: Plants and Society Chapters 16 and 17 Documentary: The Dark Side of Chocolate Test 5. Module 6. Drugs (This is a somewhat longer module in terms of lectures and readings, but it is a very interesting one!!!) Lecture 1. Traditional Healing and Medicinal Plants Lecture 2. Intoxication and Psychoactive States 9 of 10

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Lecture 3-10. Psychoactive Plants (Longer series of lectures) Readings: Plants and Society Chapter 19 excerpt; Holmstedt and Bruhn “What is Ethnopharmacology;” Furst Chapters 11 and 12; Schultes and Hoffman “Vine of the Soul Documentary: Peyote to LSD Test 6. Module 7. Sustainability Lecture 1. Does the world have enough food? Famines and Vulnerability Lecture 2. Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Sustainability Readings: Plants and Society Chapter 15; Berkes “Cree Worldview;” Gómez Pompa and Kaus “Traditional Management of Tropical Forests in Mexico.” Documentary (short): Chinampas of Xochimilco Test 7. 10 of 10