Sustainable Communities
In Sustainable Communities, students will work hands-on with engineers and public officials to create a sustainability capstone project that impacts the community. They will be paired with a mentor in their specific tract of sustainability study to receive advice and to network with field professionals for further advising.
What Will I Learn?
- You’ll learn how to navigate public policy in sustainability.
- You’ll explore the basics of engineering in communities.
- You’ll investigate high risk factors in resource management.
- You’ll gain an understanding of sustainability best practices.
Course Curriculum
Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
Students will learn critical skills and expertise they need to improve sustainability in their given spheres of influence.
Quantifying Environmental Impacts
Strategies and Opportunities for Industry
About the instructor
21 Courses
8 students
Class Info
Degrees:
Offered Fall Semester
MWF 2:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Kirkland Hall
Material Includes
- Civil Sustainability by Dr. Joshua Haines PhD
- 7 Sustainability Today online articles
- 3.5 hours on-demand video
- 7 online articles
- 3 live webinar sessions with Susan Suez
Requirements
- Completion of required prerequisites
- Priority given to Sustainability majors and minors
- Recommendation from science or public policy professor