Introduction to the Intersections of Sustainability and Wellness

Catalog description

Addresses the timely and wide-ranging topic of the built environment, including community design and energy use. Students learn how the design of communities and buildings affects organizations and their employees, as well as the broader community, and planet. Concepts and tools for understanding the built environment, community development, and energy for the future are introduced. The purpose of this course is to expose students to energy and the built environment. Topics covered include recent energy trends, community issues and policy, resource management, scope, risk analysis, and facility controls. The built environment topic is covered using authentic cases, narrated scenarios, and examples. Leaming resources such as instructor's lectures, readings, and student assessments are sequenced and organized to support authentic learning.