SUST 2013 Introduction to Sustainable Resource Management - Spring 2015
This second course in the two-course module leading to a Certificate in Sustainable Resource Management is designed to engage students in the practice of sustainable resource management at the community level and in business. Building on learning outcomes from the first course SUST 1013, students will evaluate and design sustainable resource management strategies for diverse organizational settings. Public policy as it relates to sustainable resource management will be examined. Students will evaluate the use of metrics in “green” business practices.
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- Date:
- 2015-01-06
- Primary Material Type:
- Hybrid/Blended Course
- Institution:
- Kankakee Community College
- Project Name:
- IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 1
- Subjects:
- sustainable resource management, zero waste, municipal planning, waste hauling, recycling, social media, community based marketing, face to face marketing, presentations, publications, exhibits, zero waste management, community plans development, legislation, policies, Local Producer Responsibility policies and programs, Extended Producer
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:
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services -- Waste Management and Remediation Services -- Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)
- Occupation:
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (45-0000)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences (01)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 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 Assurance Organization:
- SkillsCommons Editorial Board
- 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:
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- 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:
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- Course Note:
- Sustainable Resource Management Certificate: 030201 SUST V61A
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