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Sustainability Studies (SUST) Courses

Academic Unit: Col of Food, Agr & Nat Res Sci

SUST 3003 - Sustainable People, Sustainable Planet [ENV]
(3 cr; Prereq-Soph or jr or sr; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 3003 until 02-SEP-08, GLOS 3304 (inactive)
Introduction to interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies minor. Scientific, cultural, ethical, and economic concepts that affect environmental sustainability and global economic justice. Key texts. Participatory classroom environment.
SUST 3017 - Environmental Justice [DSJ]
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
With a focus on understanding environmental justice, including interconnections between health, economic and environmental disparities, this course shows students how they can take action for sustainability. Students synthesize multiple disciplinary perspectives and participate in small group collaborative activities, service learning, and digital mapping, all related to contemporary challenges.
SUST 3480 - Topics in Sustainability (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 4]; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 24 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Topics in sustainability encompass special courses related to issues such as renewable energy, food and waste systems, sustainable planning, water and climate change.
SUST 4004 - Sustainable Communities
(3 cr; Prereq-[3003 or GLOS 3304, [jr or sr] in sustainability studies minor] or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was ESPM 4004 until 20-JAN-09
Students synthesize multiple disciplinary perspectives and integrate insights gained from various approaches/methods. Concepts/scholarship related to sustainability. Applying knowledge/experience to real sustainability problems.
SUST 4096 - Sustainability Internship
(2 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
This course will provide you with hands-on opportunities to learn about and help promote sustainability in nonprofits, businesses, or government agencies in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota or in operational units at the University of Minnesota. You may also propose to develop your own internship experience so long as you are able to identify an approved mentor to serve as your internship supervisor. This course will also help you build connections and learn about the rewards and challenges involved in sustainability.
SUST 5480 - SUST 5480 Topics in Sustainability (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 4]; A-F only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 24 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
Topics in sustainability encompass special courses related to issues such as renewable energy, food and waste systems, sustainable planning, water and climate change.

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