SSM 101 : Introduction to the Science of Sustainability
Credits
3Class Hours
Class Hours3 lecturePrerequisites
Concurrent enrollment in MATH 75X or qualified for MATH 82X.
Semester Offered
Fall, SpringDescription
This course identifies sustainability concepts which have become evident from early human movement toward Industrialization in the 1500s to the present. Examines diverse societal circumstances and approaches in resource use including water, energy, waste, land use, economics, oceans, and others. Introduces fundamental systems approaches to recognize interconnections and ramifications of practices. Identifies global sustainability issues and uses Hawai'i and island case studies as a means of better understanding their applied relevance.
Designations
Foundations: Global and Multicultural Perspectives — FGB (1500 to modern times)