ENS 122 Global Sustainability

This course examines how humans utilize resources in a variety of subject areas and how resources are, or could be, consumed in a sustainable manner. Topics covered include energy production, agriculture, harvesting, transportation, biodiversity, and ecological services. These subjects will be discussed from social, cultural, political, ecological, and economic perspectives with an emphasis on comparative sustainability between different locations on the planet. Applicable to the minors in Environmental Studies and Sustainability and BA in Environmental Studies but is not applicable toward a BS in Environmental Studies. ENS 122 is a study abroad course requiring international travel.

Baccalaureate Experience

(IG) (NS-Biological)

Spartan Studies

NSD

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Permission of instructor.

Offered

occasionally