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Sustainable Living - SPRING 2008 This
class will be listed as PLSOILIN 185, beginning in the spring of 2009 LECTURE Schedule
- 3 credits T/TH 4:00-5:15pm; SPIRE 62932 Optional Honors Discussion Schedule – 1 creditSPIRE 62934 - Monday at 3:35-5:30pm, French
Hall 106 SPIRE 62944 – Wednesday at 9:05am-11:00am,
French Hall 102 SPIRE 62936 -Friday at 12:20pm-2:15pm, French
Hall 102 SPIRE 62938 - Friday at 2:23pm-4:25pm, French
Hall 106 If you think this cartoon illustrates a fundamental problem, this class may be for you! DESCRIPTION: Sustainable Living introduces students to diverse global perspectives and practical personal solutions related to environmental, economic and social sustainability. The course presents a historical, ethical and technical review of the impact that our daily decisions make on the global condition. Students will learn from faculty, local practitioners of sustainable living, and each other about energy, food, land use, water and air, waste, housing, personal health, and community. Sustainable Living, will introduce students to these global challenges, while helping
them learn about practical solutions that may be implemented in their daily
lives. This class is dedicated to helping students make personal and
professional decisions that support the three interconnected objectives of
sustainability; economic viability, environmental integrity, and social
equity. See the syllabus
and description
of the lectures for more details, or for a short video intro, click here. Access to SPARK is required for this class. If you do not have an OIT account, please get one! For more information, contact John Gerber at jgerber@psis.umass.edu,
call 545-5301 or stop by 308 Bowditch Hall. To see a related Collegian article, click here. Also, if you were not able to register for this class I will be offering an online version for the first time during the summer of 2008. Please see this link for more information. |
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