EVST 489 - Senior Synthesis I: Environmental Leadership

First course in a required two-quarter sequence involving application of liberal education to current environmental issues through critical analysis and collaborative research. In this first course, students reflect on college experience and articulate a personal environmental philosophy grown from that experience. Based on this personal philosophy, students then develop individual research proposals focused on current issues of particular interest and importance. Research topic reflects student’s individual skills, talents, and sense of priorities around environmental work. Proposals, developed in consultation with class, include analysis of the topic’s importance, literature review, development of methodology, and presentation of research plan. Prerequisite: senior standing. Major requirement; satisfies part of core curriculum senior synthesis. Open to non-majors with instructor permission.3

Academic Level: Undergraduate
Instructional Method: Lecture
School: College of Arts & Sciences