SSM 101 - Sustainability in a Changing World

This course identifies sustainability concepts which have become evident from early human movement toward Industrialization in the 1500s to the present. It 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 Hawaiʻi and island case studies as a means of better understanding their applied relevance.
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Date:
2015-06-01
Primary Material Type:
Presentation
Other Material Types:
Assignment, Quiz/Test
Institution:
Kauai Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
sustainability

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
local business
Industry Sector:
Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)
Occupation:
All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Science Technologies/Technicians (41)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
3 credit hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
Sustainability

Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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