This course will cover the aspects of natural resources by the
ethnic groups worldwide in general. The focus will be on the
ethnic groups in Malaysia, specifically in Sabah. Students will
learn the existence of various ethnic groups, culture,
traditional beliefs and practices, and the connection of natural
resources. Students will be given the basic knowledge on
ethnobiology with the emphasis on ethnobotany and ethno
zoology discipline. This course will also introduce the basic of
anthropology and focus to the relevant scientific aspects.
Traditional practices that are relevant to conservation biology
and environment learned from the ethnic groups will be
discussed. This course requires lectures and fieldwork to
selected location
- Teacher: ROBERT FRANCIS PETERS Dr.
- Teacher: JULIUS KULIP Encik