LAES 1120 - Sustainability: Saving the Earth and Feeding the People

Environmental issues facing the rural and urban environment are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on the concept of sustainability and food. Addressing environmental issues requires interaction between technical, economic, and social forces. This course will ask the student to consider these forces on a local and global basis as well as the knowledge required to make informed decisions. The course explores the concept of sustainability, its meaning, its application, and its impact on the way we live.

3 hours Lecture
3 credits