2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EN 232 - Case Studies in Environmental Ethics

Type of Course: Seminar
An intensive investigation of a small set of environmental issues selected by the students in consultation with the professor. In recent years, students have chosen to work on such issues as: ski runs vs. eastern old-growth forest on Mt. Wachusett, removing the John Day Dam, ecotourism in Costa Rica, sea turtle preservation vs. GATT/WTO, whaling by indigenous peoples, genetically modified rice, and methane capture technology in the dairy industry. Students may elect to do their research individually or in small groups. Seminar/tutorial format. Major research paper.

Instructor: Mr. Derr

When Offered: Offered every other year

Faculty: Patrick Derr, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy Research Professor, Marsh Institute