Tier III Core Capstone
Spring 2009

CCAP 300-01  Service Leadership

Provides an opportunity for emerging campus student leaders from any academic discipline to engage in service leadership projects where they can bring their academic knowledge and understanding as well as their developing leadership abilities to bear.  Each student identifies a project, conducts thorough research regarding the problem issues associated, engages in service that addresses the problem and completes a major research paper regarding their effort.  A background in the theory, practice and research of service learning and leadership will be presented.

CCAP 300-02 Berkshire Art, Industry, Tourism

Considers the historical, social, & economic impact of agriculture, industry, culture, & tourism on Berkshire County.  Offers an integrative perspective on industrial development, the role of the arts, and the impact of tourism on Berkshire County throughout the 19th, 20th, and now 21st century.   Examines these concepts in the context of the microcosm of Berkshire County

CCAP 300-03  The Future of Food

As food moves rapidly through global markets in the twenty-first century, individuals, movements and government policymakers are hotly contesting ideas about food safety, farm subsidies, new biotechnology, marketing practices, and the means of production, distribution, and regulation which should prevail within and between nations. 

CCAP 300-04 Science and Spirit

Explores the interface between leading-edge science and the spiritual insights of the great wisdom traditions.  Identifies common denominators, areas of conflict , and possibilities for synthesis.  Helpful for students who wish to grapple with the “why” along with the “how” of things.

CCAP 300-05 America on the World Stage

Explores answers to several current and controversial questions, including:  What is – and what should be – America’s role in the world today?  And, What circumstances led America to be perceived alternatively as imperialist (devil) and emancipator (angel) at different times in its history?  Three simple questions will also guide your exploration:  What were you?  What are we?  And, What will we be?

CCAP 300-06 Physics Circus

A physics circus is a performance of oversized and awesome demonstrations. It links art and science through creation, production, and performance of a show designed to entertain and amaze audiences of all ages while helping them to learn basic science.  The driving force behind this course is the notion that if people are presented with scientific phenomena in an engaging way, they will understand the science better, and they will be more likely to have a good attitude towards learning more science in the future.   This course is suitable for all students, including those who have no background in either science or the theater.