Examining the three "Es" of sustainability –– environment, economy, and equity –– this introductory course explores how each of these categories is equally necessary for building a sustainable world in the future. The student will explore systemic problems in our current civilization related to sustainability and possible solutions to those problems.
Special topics in sustainability studies.
Introduces the field of environmental history. Just as flora, fauna, wind, and pollution do not adhere to political boundaries, we will take a transnational and border-crossing approach, considering environmental histories of the Americas, north and south. Through course readings, we will take stock of the evolving field of environmental history and address convergences with other thematic areas, including race and political identity, gender and representation, urban and rural communities, capitalism and economics, the politics of natural disasters, science and climate change, and the transnational flow of people, plants, animals, natural resources, and ideas. In this course, we will set a local, place-based foundation in order to think expansively about the Americas. We will build toward a final written project about place, paying close attention to the research process throughout the semester, including writing proposals, finding sources and materials, producing a draft, and peer review.
Special topics in sustainability studies.
Uses methodologies from across the field of design to apply creative problem solving to real world problems. Students will unlock their creative potential through concept development, applied creativity, prototyping, and experimentation, and will apply this practice to various types of problems to foster change and positively impact environments.
Special topics in sustainability studies.
Internship in sustainability studies.
Special topics in sustainability studies.
Self-determined program of study under faculty direction for the student whose interests extend beyond the curricular offerings of the Sustainability Studies program.