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3.00 Credits
ENGN 423 - Directed Individual Research Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Directed research in engineering. May be repeated for degree credit with permission of the instructor. Staff.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and departmental honors candidacy. Honors Thesis. Staff.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: First-year or sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. An interdisciplinary introduction to environmental studies with an emphasis on how societies organize themselves through their social, political and economic institutions to respond to environmental problems. The course begins with a discussion of the development of environmental thought, focusing on the relationship between humans and the environment. Participants then discuss alternative criteria for environmental decision making, including sustainability, equity, ecological integrity, economic efficiency, and environmental justice. The course concludes with an examination of contemporary environmental issues, including global warming, invasive species, energy and the environment, tropical deforestation, and the relationship between the environment and economic development in developing countries. Kahn.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisites: ENV 110 and permission of the instructor. Practical application of student knowledge of environmental issues based on supervised volunteer work in the greater Rockbridge community. Students will participate in a service-learning environment. Topics will include environmental education, campus sustainability, conservation and sustainable agriculture in the surrounding region. The course culminates with a paper integrating students’ knowledge with practical application throughout the term. Staff.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: First-year standing. Topic for 2010-11:
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3.00 Credits
This course explores a variety of ideas about and experiences of nature and place Through a consideration of work drawn from diverse disciplines including philosophy, religious studies, literature, art, and anthropology. Questions to be Considered may include: what is the nature of place in our societies, and is there a place for nature in our cultures? How have human beings made places for themselves to dwell in or out of nature? What might make a place a sacred place? Are there any sacred places? ( Kosky
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4.00 Credits
Through field studies of plant species, complemented by discussions of readings that describe the history of the field of biogeography, from the early 19th century to the present, we explore the underlying evolutionary and ecological processes responsible for patterns of distribution, and the lessons this information provides for species conservation. We focus most especially on the work of Charles Darwin in his groundbreaking narrative, The Voyage of the Beagle. Students practice a variety of writing techniques to develop their own skills in observation and interpretation. Warren.
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4.00 Credits
This course is intended to create a community partnership between Washington and Lee University’s Program in Environmental Studies, Boxerwood Nature Center, and the Natural Bridge Soil and Water Conservation District. The partnership will serve the Rockbridge County School system by supporting classroom curriculum with experiential opportunities that will encourage a more complete understanding and appreciation of the watershed and promote responsible stewardship. The course will prepare students to conduct meaningful watershed investigations that address significant issues pertaining to local watershed and the Chesapeake Bay. The course will highlight both natural and cultural entities that influence water quality in the Bay watershed. Students will participate in service projects that will draw connections between water quality and use and ultimately gain a greater understanding of the Chesapeake ecosystem, including how a sense of place and service play a role in environmental stewardship. Holter.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENV 110 or permission of the instructor. This field-based course examines Chesapeake aquatic ecosystems from the headwaters through the estuary and how they are affected by human land use. Emphasis is placed on current research and management practices aimed at restoring degraded habitats and promoting sustainable land use and environmental stewardship in coastal watersheds. Humston.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructors. Think globally, study locally. This course explores globally significant environmental issues such as biodiversity conservation, sustainable delivery of ecosystem goods and services, and environmental justice, as they are manifested on a local/regional scale. We examine interactions among ethical, ecological, and economic concerns that shape these issues. Students are fully engaged in the development of policy recommendations that could guide relevant decision makers. The course incorporates readings, field trips, films, and discussions with invited experts. Cooper, Hurd.
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