Academic Catalog

Sustainability/Natural Sciences (SUS)

SUS100 / Introduction to Sustainability
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to the basic concepts of sustainability. Includes challenges of land, ocean, and resource management as well as the built environment. Also covers connections between global, local and personal sustainability challenges and responses at each level. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo
Division: Biological Sciences
SUS110 / Sustainable World
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to the field of sustainability and exploration of the interaction between human and natural global systems. Framework for analyzing and investigating the global challenges such as land use change, competition for water and other natural resources, and renewable energy concerns and crises. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Biological Sciences
SUS231 / Careers in Sustainability
1 Credit / 1.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to career pathways in sustainability. Exploration of career paths, development of interview skills, and resume creation covered in addition to articulation of personal interests and values related to careers in sustainability. Also includes an introduction to networking skills and job search assistance. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Biological Sciences
SUS232 / Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to professional skills in sustainability through interpersonal competence. Emphasis on teamwork, project management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and continuous learning. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SUS110, SSH111, and (ENG101 or ENG107).
Division: Biological Sciences