Sustainability Science in Practice

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After exploring the three pillars of sustainability (environment, social equity, economics), students will embark on developing a research proposal in their area of study. Research in virtually all areas related to sustainable development can be a focus of a student’s research proposal. For example: food, health, education, economics, social and gender equity, energy, law and diplomacy, land use change, biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, freshwater use, water quality, climate change mitigation, environmental remediation, smart structures, alternative energy, supply chain logistics and smart grids. May be taught concurrently with BIO 602. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 502 and BIO 602. Recommended Prerequisite: GRY 108 or BIO 122 .