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Course Schedule and Descriptions
SU 6063 Sustainable Enterprise II
SU 6073 Sustainable Natural Resources II
SU 609V Sustainability Travel (destination to be determined)
Master's of Science Electives (two required)
SU 6033 Special Topics in Sustainability
SU 6083 Professional Experience and Study in Sustainability
SU 6103 Creation Care and Spiritual Formation
SU 6123 Introduction to Green Building Design, Construction & Operation
SU 6133 Renewable Energy Options and Design Applications
SU 6143 Sustainable Food Practice
SU 609V Sustainability Travel to [destination to be determined]
The course provides irreplaceable, on-site experiential learning in the world’s most sustainable domestic and international destinations and is offered for variable credit. this travel is supported by student research, study and detailed examination of their journey to sustainability, characteristics of success and failure, and the leadership, social, economic and natural factors that facilitated them.
SU 6063 Sustainable Enterprise II
This course probes more deeply into the nature of the “triple bottom line” – the simultaneous delivery of financial, social, and environmental performance – and expands student’s knowledge of specific strategic models, tools, and frameworks and in-depth case studies in leading green business sectors that successfully incorporate social and environmental dimensions in a competitive and profitable manner. Prerequisite: Su 6023
SU 6073 Sustainable Natural Practice II
Provides a more in depth examination of the sustainable earth systems of air, water, land and the added dimension of energy. The course also reviews the role of modern management systems such as solid waste, waste water, water supply and storm water; regional/ community development; management of undeveloped natural resources; natural energy opportunities and advanced applications of biomimicry design. Prerequisite: SU 6003.
SU 6083 Professional Experience and Study in Sustainability
Students will shadow, serve and study with successful sustainability professionals in the specific specialization, field or level of advancement appropriate to their electives, goals and prior experience for the term of the course. Prerequisites: 24 hours in graduate sustainability
SU 6103 Creation Care and Spiritual Formation
Addresses what some describe as the fourth leg of sustainability: Spirituality. the student will examine and discuss potential relationships between the faith-based creation care and personal spiritual formation and growth. the student will assess historic, complimentary, divergent and potential theolog- ical relationships between spirituality and sustainability.
SU 6113 Principles of Applied Sustainability
All sustainability professionals engage in food, buildings/sites, energy, personal ethics or faith-led practices. These interactions are unavoidable and can define individual commitment, integrity and professionalism in regard to the daily practice of sustainable living. The course will review applied sustainable practice in the context of each of these areas and introduce core principles that are prerequisite to more in depth specialization. Prerequisite: SU 6003.
SU 6123 Introduction to Green Building Design, Construction & Operation
An examination of green commercial, industrial and residential development, management, main- tenance, life cycle costs, certification, practices, technology and sustainable waste management appli- cations from site selection, planning, design & construction through operations & management.
SU 6133 Renewable Energy Options and Design Applications
As the preferred choice of sustainable design, renewable energy and its various alternative technologies, applications and design parameters are the focus of the course experience.
SU 6143 Sustainable Food Practice
A study of sustainable food practice including sustainable agriculture production, health, nutrition, manufacturing, distribution, retail, urban and community gardens, food coops, farmers markets, international trade, and the unique needs of developing countries.