MAST 402 - Senior Seminar: Perspectives on Environmental Studies

Institution:

Williams College

Subject:

Maritime Studies

Description:

The Environmental Studies and Maritime Studies programs provide students with an opportunity to explore the myriad ways in which humans interact with diverse environments at scales ranging from local to global. As the capstone course for Environmental Studies and Maritime Studies, this seminar will bring together students who will have specialized in the humanities, social studies and/or the sciences and will provide an opportunity for exchange across these disciplinary streams. Readings and discussion will be organized around the common theme of complexity theory, paying particular attention to means of strengthening the resilience of socio-ecological systems. Over the course of the seminar, students will develop a sustained independent research project on a topic of their choice.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Environmental Studies 302 or MAST 351 Maritime Policy or permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.williams.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 597-3131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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