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EVSP312 - Introduction to Sustainability
This course will introduce students to the principles of environmental sustainability. Students will explore various aspects of sustainability, including energy use, industrial processes, waste generation and disposal, and the built environment. As part of the focus on solutions, the course will introduce students to tools society can use to attain and implement sustainable practices, such as policy, law, education and communication, marketing, research advocacy, and international agreements and collaboration.
Prerequisites
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Corequisites
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Schedule of Classes
09/24/18 - 03/01/19 |
03/04/19 - 04/28/19 |
Winter 2019 Session D - 8 Week session |
11/26/18 - 05/03/19 |
05/06/19 - 06/30/19 |
Spring 2019 Session I - 8 Week session |
01/28/19 - 06/28/19 |
07/01/19 - 08/25/19 |
Summer 2019 Session B - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
Previous Syllabi |
Download Archived Course Syllabi here Not current for future courses |
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Book Title: |
Our Common Journey : A Transition Toward Sustainability - Online link provided inside the classroom
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ISBN: |
9780309086387
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Publication Info: |
National Academies Press
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Author: |
National Research Council
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Unit Cost: |
$63.69
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Plan B 4.0 : Mobilizing to Save Civilization - Online link provided inside the classroom
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ISBN: |
9780393337198
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Author: |
Brown, Lester R.
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Unit Cost: |
$16.93
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Sustainable Critical Infrastructure Systems: A Framework for Meeting 21st Century Imperatives - Online link provided inside the classroom
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ISBN: |
9780309137928
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Author: |
National Research Council
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Unit Cost: |
$34.38
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Book Title: |
Drama of the Commons - Online link provided inside the classroom
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ISBN: |
9780309082501
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Publication Info: |
National Academies Press
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Author: |
Stern, Paul C. / Weber, Elke U. (Eds.) / National Research Council
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Unit Cost: |
$42.62
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