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LAS 40023 IDS: ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS (3)

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. Cross-listed with PHL 40023.

LAS 41523 IDS: ISSUES IN SCIENCE & RELIGION (3)

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. Cross-listed with BIO 41523, REL 41523.

LAS 42515 GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING (5)

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.

LAS 45012 GLOBAL ISSUES IN THE LIBERAL ARTS (4)

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.

LAS 45570 SPECIAL TOPICS: GLOBAL BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES (3)

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

LAS 49000 SEMINAR IN APPLIED LIBERAL ARTS (4)

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.

LAS 49910 IDS: TOMBS AND TALES ANCIENT SCOTLAND (3)

Course reviews the written and material record of continuous settlement in the Orkney Islands, dating back 5000 years. Topics include a select review of archaeological evidence for Neolithic and Bronze Age sites as well as the contemporary socio-cultural structure of the Islands from a literary and anthropological perspective. This course meets the LAS capstone requirement.

LAS 49923 IDS: ISSUES IN SCIENCE AND RELIGION (3)

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. This course meets the LAS capstone requirement. Cross-listed with BIO 49923, REL 49923.