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Course deals with classic and contemporary environmental ethics and focuses on the controversies shaping the relationship between humans and nature, both now and in the future. Topics include theories of intrinsic value of nature, wilderness preservation, deep ecology, ecofeminism, and nature friendly Native American spirituality. Crosslisted with PHL 40023.

Explores scientific methodology, religious methodology and the relationship between these domains of inquiry. Brief survey of the historical relationship between science and religion (e.g., Christianity and the rise of western scientific method, the Galileo affair, etc.) and contemporary controversial issues such as Big Bang and evolution. Crosslisted with BIO 41523, REL 41523.

This interdisciplinary seminar gives seniors (classified as having earned 92 or more credit hours) the opportunity to bring their entire college experience to bear on a complex issue. Working in small groups (usually four or five), students first identify and define a significant problem or issue (e.g.child abuse, athletics and education, the energy crisis), and then articulate a way or ways to solve or cope with that problem or issue. The student group is given the major responsibility for the task. The tutor acts as a resource person and critic. Twice during the course, the group presents and defends its work before a jury of faculty and persons from the University community who have particular expertise in the areas of their research. The first presentation and defense occurs midway through the course, the second occurs during the last week of classes. Prerequisite: Senior standing (92 credit hours or more) and an approved learning contract.

In this liberal arts capstone course, students reflect on experience, knowledge, and skills in each of four breadth areas and apply that learning as they examine current issues and concerns in global contexts.  Students use critical thinking skills to recognize different values systems, cultural interpretations, and social constructs. They demonstrate research and writing skills in exploring a global issue.

Students focus on a selected business perspective which culminates in a travel-abroad experience. Crosslisted with OAD 45570.

Students apply critical thinking and appropriate research skills to demonstrate ability to confront an integrated problem, issue, or circumstance in the liberal arts. Research will reflect learning acquired through the business or liberal arts track.