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Course Description

Deconstruct theoretical approaches to environmental sustainability and outline ecological concerns for the planet. Identify and examine the complexity of the environmental problems (population growth, fossil fuel use, water resources, overconsumption, climate change, etc.) that our society faces, both nationally and globally. Describe and critically evaluate sustainable choices (renewable energy, local food sources, telecommuting, policy initiatives, etc.) to address ecological concerns. Analyse how one's consumption habits effects communities globally and determine one's ecological footprint.

General Education Elective: Prior to selecting this course as a General Education Elective, you must review the list of restricted courses by program to verify that the course can be applied to your program. Upon successful completion, you must apply for an exemption to have the credit recognized as a general education elective on your record. These are represented as an “E” on your transcript and are not calculated as part of your overall GPA. Visit the General Education Electives webpage for more information.

Prerequisites

None

Equivalents

None

Course Hours

42

Credit Value

3

Applies to the following Programs

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Section Title
Environmental Sustainability
Type
MyCanvas
Dates
Jul 20, 2026 to Sep 06, 2026
Instruction Method
Online  
Registration
Fee
Domestic Student non-credit $306.03
Credit Value
3 credits
Withdraw with Refund (less $20 holdback) before
Jul 27, 2026
Transfer before
Jul 28, 2026
Withdraw (no refund) between
Jul 27, 2026 to Aug 27, 2026
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