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ESS 002: Sustainability Science

Units: 4

Explores the scientific basis for a rigorous definition of the concept of sustainability and its implementation in society. Using “back-of-the-envelope” style calculations it explains major magnitudes and trends of environmental impacts and sustainable activities. It will also employ assignments and discussions that encourage communication across disciplinary barriers.

Course Details
Repeatable for Credit: No
Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Engineering Science
  • Badge: Scientific Method
  • Badge: Quantitative and Numerical Analysis
  • Badge: Global Awareness
  • Badge: Sustainability
  • Badge: Practical and Applied Knowledge

Requisites and Restrictions
Instructor Permission Required: No


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