Ecological and Social Sustainability

Winter 2012 quarter

Faculty

Judith Cushing computer science , Gerardo Chin-Leo oceanography, marine biology , Ralph Murphy political science and economics

Description

Addresses central issues in contemporary sustainability studies on theoretical and practical levels. Emphasis is on ways to promote both environmental and social sustainability. Areas covered may include environmental quality at regional, national and global scales; energy use and alternative energies; resource availability and access to resources; social and cultural issues of sustainability; and indicators to guide policy. As part of this program, students write and present a research paper to provide evidence of their readiness to advance to candidacy.

Academic Website

http://blogs.evergreen.edu/ess/

Advertised Schedule

6-10p Tue/Thu

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Evening