Chilis: Biology, History, Travels, Cuisine

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Course Description

Chili peppers are used worldwide. They are grown in astonishing variety even though they are used most often to flavor food. Yet the first chile peppers evolved in what Europeans call the New World (Central and South America). How do we know chilis came from the New World? How did they get to Europe, Africa, India, China? How did chilis become an integral part of so many cuisines? What forms of chili pepper do we find around the world?

Grading Basis

RSN - Satisfactory/No Credit

Min

3

Max

3

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

SU Intro Seminar - Freshman

Enrollment Optional?

No

This course has been approved for the following WAYS

Scientific Method and Analysis (SMA)

Programs

BIO9N is a completion requirement for:
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