SEM 112 - Sustainability

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

Sustainability is the ability of a system to continue to function as it is. In terms of human society on planet Earth, sustainability is the ability of humans to survive in their surrounding environment. This course provides an overview of the considerations and problems of sustainability in our modern society. Sustainability and resilience will be studied in terms of science, society, economics, morality, and culture. Students will be required to use critical thinking in a dynamic systems context to discuss the diverse aspects of sustainability. In-depth discussions will be held on the topics of globalization, finite resource depletion, ecosystem degradation, social justice, education, climate change, energy, and diversity. Readings and lectures will be used to lay the foundations of knowledge, while discussions will allow students to explore their own opinions of sustainability problems and their potential solutions. During the last few weeks of class, students will work together to form step-by-step solutions to several modern issues. This course focuses on Earth, which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, nonviolence, women, racism, and immigration. This course meets the University?s definition of writing intensive. ENG101 is a pre-requisite.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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