Courses

In this course, we will examine the social, economic and environmental dimensions of agriculture, the emerging global challenges revolving climate change, resource depletion, and various movements within agriculture including the Green Revolution, integrated crop management, conservation agriculture, organic, sustainable, regenerative, permaculture, and "climate smart" agriculture.

This course will survey issues surrounding food production and examine the environmental emphasis will be placed on emerging trends to increase the sustainability of food production, component and will require some field work outside normal class times. Lab fee: $2.

A study of sustainability and its implications for business. Students will learn the basic principles that define sustainable practices and will be able to relate these to current global concerns. Additionally, they will learn and use a conceptual framework to complete a group project based upon a sustainable business exercise. Finally, students will explore business and career opportunities related to sustainability.

The purpose of this course is to prepare and encourage students to incorporate the principles of sustainability and the ethics of permaculture into their home or apartment landscape. This course is intended for any student interested in learning the basics of sustainable gardening, water management, pest management, and the use of native plants to provide a backyard habitat for birds and wildlife. No prerequisite is required. Experiential Learning, PW: Innovation and Creativity

This course is an in-depth study of the relationship between housing and sustainability with a particular focus on the role of materials, technology, policy and human factors in fostering healthy social, economic and natural systems.

This course examines the sustainability characteristics of various infrastructure assets. The assets and characteristics examined will be established by the course instructor. Examples include pervious pavements, sustainable construction materials, and sustainability in the design process. The use of technology to manage the life-cycle performance of an asset will be studied.

This course covers environmentally sustainable and lean management practices in building design and construction. The LEED system will be used to guide the course on sustainable practices, which covers aspects of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and the CAD design process. It will also cover the integration and relationship between lean and sustainable construction.

This course focuses on understanding the elements and principles of sustainable lighting and explains how it meets the qualitative needs of the visual environment with the least impact on the natural environment.

LAB. 0, AAB/LEC. 0. This course explores the unique characteristics of tropical soils, focusing on their genesis, and physical, chemical, and biological properties. Students will learn to apply sustainable management practices that enhance soil health and productivity in tropical environments. The course integrates scientific principles with practical approaches to address challenges in soil conservation and agricultural sustainability in tropical regions.

Ecotourism, responsible tourism, wildlife tourism are all forms of nature tourism that can contribute positively to environmental conservation, community development, and cultural awareness, while maintaining viable businesses. A systems approach for sustainable nature tourism analysis is applied.