SUS 365 - Local Sustainability

1 course unit

This course will take an interdisciplinary approach to analyzing sustainability at the local level, either in the Muhlenberg community or communities in the Lehigh Valley and will explore human-environment issues within the context of the relationship among individuals and institutions. Through readings, presentations, and the development of individual research projects, students will assess current sustainability efforts and develop recommendations for future efforts. Research projects may include surveying community members on perceptions and attitudes towards sustainability and environmental issues, assessing current sustainability efforts, and interviewing local experts - members of organizations and politicians. Priorities for research will be determined in collaboration with the community and results and recommendations will be shared.
Prerequisite(s): Any single course in the Sustainability Studies Minor.
Meets general academic requirement SC