Courses

The study of interactions between crops and abiotic and biotic environments. Emphasis is placed on quantitatively examining theory and principles for production, stability and sustainability of agricultural ecosystems. Graduate standing in CSES or departmental approval

Examine the interaction of ecotourism with social, natural and cultural environments as well as the impacts of ecotourism on the environment and global societies.

Introduces the principles of sustainable and lean construction with an emphasis on improving construction performance through efficient use of resources and effective project delivery. The course applies engineering economics to sustainable construction problems and examines green design, construction, and operations from a project management perspective.

A discussion of the economic, environmental and social components of sustainability AGRI 1419 or ANSC 1319 and ANSC 1119; BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1407; AGEC 2317

A comprehensive introduction to sustainability concepts, techniques and applications at all levels of the built environment, history of contemporary development of sustainable architecture from 1960 to the present; design strategies, environmental technologies and social factors for reducing building energy needs and carbon foot prints; global applications of sustainable approaches.

Examines the stages of product development, providing a blend of economics, engineering, marketing, and sustainability to design a product that meets the needs of a chosen/participating customer.

Covers the general structure of the sustainable bioproducts/biomaterials industry and the major product markets. Students will be provided an overview of structure of both traditional forest products as well as emerging sustainable biomaterial industry segments.

Investigates the technologies and strategies related to sustainable (green) materials and systems for buildings. Topics include: energy and environmental consciousness/regulations; the high performance building envelope; alternative construction techniques (adobe, cob, rammed earth, straw bale); microclimate/site factors; sustainable/green materials; and passive solar; active thermal solar, photovoltaic energy, wind energy conversion, on site water use/reuse and waste disposal systems.

Investigates the technologies and strategies related to sustainable (green) materials and systems for buildings. Topics include energy and environmental consciousness/regulations; the high-performance building envelope; alternative construction techniques (adobe, cob, rammed earth, straw bale); microclimate/site factors; sustainable/green materials; and passive solar; active thermal solar, photovoltaic energy, wind energy conversion; on site water use/reuse and waste disposal systems.