Donald F. Boesch

Teaching

2005 Class

MEES 698A
Science for Environmental Management

Co-taught with Professor Bill Dennison in Spring Semester of odd-numbered years.

Course Goals

• Provide a rich learning environment through projects, lectures, readings, discussions for students and instructors
• Stimulate improvement in analytical and communication skills
• Inspire good science that serves to enhance environmental problem solving

Approaches Used

• Case studies ; provide diversity of in depth case studies to develop a more expansive view of environmental management
• Practitioner perspectives ; provide an exchange that allows students to engage with people that have very different perspectives
• Student projects ; develop specific recommendations on developing best practice environmental management using synthesis and science communication skills
• Lectures ; focus on coastal management tools and techniques, based on experience

2007 Class

Eric makes his pitch

Schedule Spring 2007