Fundamentals of Sustainability

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The concept of sustainability will be defined. The course will provide an ecologically based overview of sustainable practices and technologies related to energy production and use, waste disposal and minimization, food production, water use, transportation, and home building design. Topics covered will include solar, wind, and water power generation, passive solar heating for homes, composting, biogas digestion, organic gardening, sustainable home design and construction, “green city” design, and public transportation systems.