Sustainability Studies
134.
Creating a Sustainable Future: Introduction to Environmental, Social, and Economic Health.
(3)
(Also offered as AMST, ANTH 134)
An introduction to creating a sustainable future that supports environmental health and restoration, social equity, and economic vitality. Examines challenges and examples of integrated, creative strategies on local, regional, national, and global levels.
334.
Sustainability Practicum to Benefit the Campus or Community.
(3)
(Also offered as SOC 334)
A collaborative hands-on local sustainability project directly benefiting the campus or community, designing creative approaches to satisfy basic needs (such as food, health, energy, transportation) in a future-sustaining way.
Prerequisite: 134
*402.
Topics in Sustainability Studies.
(1-6 to a maximum of 18 Δ)
Explore specific topics that address the environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability. Topics may include legacies of leaders in sustainability, development of foodsheds, and other innovations.
434.
Synthesis of Sustainability Perspectives and Innovations.
(3)
(Also offered as AMST 434, ANTH 434, ARCH 449)
Presents frameworks for complex and creative analysis, including systems thinking and synergistic integration of the three pillars of sustainability: environment, equity, economy. Examines innovative local and international case studies in environment, business, policy, and community development.
Prerequisite: 134 and (ECON 106 or ECON 203)
499.
Sustainability Independent Capstone Project as Research or Creative Expression.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
Apply lessons from the sustainability minor in the context of the major discipline or other arena, supported by a mentor and a review committee. Students select thesis research (section 1) or multimedia expression (section 2) option.
Prerequisite: 434
