EPPS6336 - Fundamentals of Sustainability

EPPS 6336 (GISC 6336) Fundamentals of Sustainability (3 semester credit hours) This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of sustainability, its manifestation in multiple human dimensions, as well as its implications for the future. Various topics related to sustainability will be covered, including the meaning and history of sustainability, natural systems, sustainability metrics, global energy production and consumption, climate change and greenhouse gas reduction, water management and conservation, sustainable agriculture and food production, transportation planning, environmental ethics and history, and social justice. Additionally, the course will explore the complex interrelationships between modern environmental, social, and economic problems, as well as the possible solutions that can be employed to address them. Through this course, students will be empowered to make informed decisions that support a sustainable future. (3-0) Y