SSM 101 - Sustainability in a Changing World

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Keywords

sustainability

Project

Authors

Williams, Laura

Date Submitted

2015-06-01

Material Type

Presentation

Secondary Material Type

Assignment
Quiz/Test

Institution

Kauai Community College

Industry Partner

local business

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 2

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This course identifies sustainability concepts which have become evident from early human movement toward Industrialization in the 1500s to the present. It examines diverse societal circumstances and approaches in resource use including water, energy, waste, land use, economics, oceans, and others. Introduces fundamental systems approaches to recognize interconnections and ramifications of practices. Identifies global sustainability issues and uses Hawaiʻi and island case studies as a means of better understanding their applied relevance.

Industry (NAISC)

Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)

Occupation (SOC)

All Occupations (00-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Science Technologies/Technicians (41)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization