SUST 490 - Colloquium in Sustainability

(1-3 units)

We will discuss sustainability from the broad view of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the five pillars: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships. Experts will be brought in to discuss sustainability through the lens of their business, field, or belief system. We will explore how the concepts and philosophy of sustainability can revolutionize society and provide benefits, including safer products, reduced energy usage, resources and waste.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss and communicate how various concepts and ideas fit into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
2. produce effective written, verbal, and/or graphical communications about sustainability.
3. discuss and evaluate relevant literature and/or presentations in sustainability.
4. analyze the sustainability of a plan or product utilizing appropriate concepts.

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