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This course introduces participants to the principles and practical applications of sustainability from science, engineering, policy, and business perspectives. The course will focus on systems thinking, analyzing the impact of human activities on the triple-bottom-line of People, Planet and Profits. We will examine and debate major environmental issues and trends in modern society from a scientific and practical perspective, including energy and resource use, pollution, climate change, water, and population. Current examples/case studies will be examined and critiqued. The course presents practical skills for participants in the area of integrating sustainability into business practices, consumer decisions, policies, and development.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the University Honors Program.

Distribution: Social Science General Education course