The intention of this capstone course is to draw together and apply
the concepts learned in earlier courses in the environmental
curricula of Kenyon and Denison. The focus of the course will be on
case studies of natural resource management in both terrestrial and
aquatic environments. Teams of three to eight students will select
topic areas, gather and organize primary literature and other
resources, then critically assess current and alternative
management practices. In this strongly interdisciplinary effort, we
will explore ecological, economic, social, and legal issues that
limit successful exploitation of resources. The teams will
integrate their case studies as a collaboratively created web site
that highlights the common bases of resource mangement in all
environments. Students will be expected to develop and communicate
their understanding of the complex and inseparable relationships of
human need and environmental management. Prerequisites for Kenyon
students: junior or senior standing and ENVS 12.