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ESSP 160 - Sustainability Society

2021 Fall Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 7463

Course Information

You are responsible for knowing this material, so please read carefully. Any changes will be announced in a Blackboard Announcement. You will be responsible for any changes. Your continued enrollment in this course is your implicit agreement to abide by the requirements of this class.

Times and Location

TR 2pm-3:15pm in UND Robin Hall, Rm 105

Instructor Information

Sean Hammond

Course Description

Human interactions with the natural environment are often perceived as conflicts between environmental protection and socio-economics. Sustainability attempts to redefine that world view by seeking balance between the 'three Es' -environment, economy, equity. This course examines the concept of sustainability, the theory behind it, and what it means for society.

Course Overview

David Foster Wallace’s question of “what is water” is an analogy for the unseen influences in our lives. Human interactions with the natural environment are filtered through the lens of society which has traditionally viewed environmental protection and socio-economics as trade-offs, always opposed to each other. This course looks at the concept of sustainability, the theory behind it, and what it means for individuals and societies. Above all, this course encourages students to ask themselves “what is my water?”

Assessments

The following assignments will be used to assess student progress toward understanding and effectively communicating: sustainability as a concept; what it means for individual behaviour, social action, economic activities, and leadership in some of the challenges facing current environmental problems.

Grading System
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F < 59%

Paper (30%)

Writing assignments/quizzes300 pts

Through these, students will show that they can summarize complex issues, compare and contrast ideas, and draw connections between course concepts.

Exam (50%)

Mid-term Exam200 pts

Students will show an understanding of course concepts and make connections between different ideas from class materials including readings, lectures, videos, & discussions.

Final Exam300 pts