SUS - Sustainability Studies
Sustainability Studies: SUS
Lower-Division Courses
SUS X01. Introduction to Sustainability Studies.
Introduction to basic concepts in sustainability, including the varied disciplinary approaches used to theorize and practice sustainability. Explore these concepts through foundational sustainability scholarship, place-based experiential learning opportunities, and team-based projects.
SUS X19S. Topics in Sustainability Studies.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Geography and the Environment. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Upper-Division Courses
SUS X20. The American Athlete: Dying to Compete.
Explore the environmental health issues affecting athletes, including toxic exposure in sports equipment, chemical-laden sports fields, and the broader impact of these substances, emphasizing the need for sustainable alternatives and ethical considerations in decision-making surrounding chemical exposure in sports.
SUS X29S. Topics in Sustainability Studies.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Geography and the Environment. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
SUS X30. Topics in Sustainability Studies.
SUS X74. Capstone Experience in Sustainability Studies.
Work independently to complete a research project that assembles and integrates knowledge and skills acquired across your university career. Current concerns and methodology in the field of Sustainability Studies; an introduction to theory and research in Sustainability topics.
SUS X79H. Honors Tutorial Course.
Read selected works individually for one semester, followed in the second semester by the writing of an honors thesis. Participate in regular conferences with the faculty supervisor.
SUS X79L. Directed Internships in Sustainability.
Experience working in an appropriate government agency, non-governmental organization, or private business.