Introduction to Sustainable Practices

Catalog description

In this course, students will explore multiple interpretations of the concept of sustainability as they pertain to the key elements of environment, economics, and social equity, i.e., the Three 'E's. Systems thinking will be introduced as a mechanism for understanding sustainability, and students will use systems as a way of understanding the interplay of various elements in developing and employing sustainable practices. Core themes of the degree will also be introduced, including themes of resilience and adaptive challenge. Students will also be introduced to the program's core competencies and outcomes as a way to visualize their degree pathway as it leads to the capstone project.