Gulf Studies (GULF)

The first part of a multidisciplinary, experiential class that explores the environmental, social, technological, economic, scientific, and political issues facing the Gulf. Course activities will integrate students’ diverse disciplinary backgrounds and experiences. In addition to traditional course delivery modes, the course includes guest speakers, field trips, and service-learning components.

The second part of a multidisciplinary, experiential class that explores the environmental, social, technological, economic, scientific, and political issues facing the Gulf. Course activities will integrate students’ diverse disciplinary backgrounds and experiences. In addition to traditional course delivery modes, the course includes guest speakers, field trips, and service-learning components. Special emphasis on social responsibility, ethical reasoning, interdisciplinary and integrative learning.

Prerequisite: GULF 3101.

This is the first of a pair of multidisciplinary, experiential classes that explores the environmental, social, technological, economic, scientific, and political issues facing the Gulf. Course activities will integrate students’ diverse disciplinary backgrounds and experiences. Special emphasis will be placed on social responsibility, ethical reasoning, interdisciplinary and integrative learning. In addition to traditional course delivery modes, the course includes guest speakers and field trips. In this first course, students will complete a proposal for a Gulf Impact Project (GIP, or capstone project); the project is to be completed in the next semester, leading to award of a Gulf Scholars Program Certificate.

The second of a two-part multidisciplinary, experiential course sequence in which students successfully carry out and complete their Gulf Impact Projects (GIP), proposed in GULF 3301. Specific activities will be tailored to the particular projects, which can vary depending on the project focus, design, scope and other project-defined characteristics. Completion of the courses GULF 3301 and GULF 3302 including the Gulf Impact Project will lead to award of a Gulf Scholars Program Certificate.

Prerequisite: GULF 3301.

Requires a formal proposal of study to be completed in advance of registration and to be approved by the supervising faculty, the Chairperson, and the Dean of the College. Fall, Spring, Summer.