HUM 299 Environmental Humanities

Trimier, Jacqueline

In this course, students draw on philosophy, history and fiction alongside science, engineering and technology to explore human relationships with our natural environments. We will use reasoning, dialogue, cross-cultural comparisons, historical cases and personal experience to study problems and solutions to crucial environmental issues. These include global climate change, energy consumption, renewable resources, sustainability, land use and restoration, pollution and public health, modern agriculture, and green jobs. The course is an online, open-access course, with emphasis on applying humanities to innovations in green technology. The course includes weekly readings, class discussions, and directed writing, with opportunities to make connections to students’ professional interests in technology and engineering. General course description This course will address the in-depth study of special topics in humanities which do not have specific courses in the catalogue. Course content and requirements will vary depending on the topic being studied. Please note that all course materials and content are provided in the IMS Common Cartridge (IMSCC) format. The content can be accessed by opening the IMSCC file using your organization's Learning Management System application (these include Blackboard, D2L, Canvas etc.). Additional information about accessing Common Cartridge files can be found on the IMS Global Web site: http://www.imsglobal.org/cc. Future plans for the Skills Commons Web site include a feature that will allow users to view and download course content that is provided in the IMSCC format. Please refer to the "Enabling Others to Reuse Your Materials” page for more information: http://support.taaccct.org/enabling-reuse/.

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Date:: 2013-08-21
Primary Material Type:: Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:: College of Lake County
Project Name:: IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
Funding Source:: TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:: philosophy, environment, ethics, effective writing, evaluate and interpret, humanities

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:: Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.
Industry Sector:: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting -- Crop Production (111)
Occupation:: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations -- Agricultural and Food Scientists (19-1010)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:: Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences (01)
Credit Type:: Credit
Credential Type:: Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:: 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:: 16 weeks, one traditional college semester
Language:: English (United States)
Interactivity Type:: Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:: Other
Quality Note:: This curriculum underwent an independent third-party review for content, completeness, and quality. Please see attached quality review rubric.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:: Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials

Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:: Custom Quality Rubric
Course Note:: Local Foods & Org. Ag. - Urban Certificate; CIP 10304