Sustainable Science Management 101: Introduction to Science of Sustainability

5 Online Modules for 5 days of class This foundational course introduces the science of sustainability including vocabulary and basic concepts in green building, water and wastewater, waste management, sustainable land use and planning, unique dimensions to island sustainability, transportation, sustainable materials choices and supply chains, energy efficiency, and policy strategies. Identifies global sustainability issues and uses Hawaiʻi and island case studies as a means of better understanding their applied relevance. 3 credits, 3 hr. lect.
Date:
2014-01-01
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Institution:
University of Hawaii Maui College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
sustainability, articulate

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Local Business
Industry Sector:
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11)
Occupation:
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations -- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041)

Education / Instructional Information

Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
3 credits
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.