Introduction to Sustainability

Course Documents:

• Course Syllabus
• Topics Outline
  
  Universal Excuse Form

Opportunities:

It is easy to be overwhelmed by the task we have before ourselves. However, we have a great capacity to effect change - when there is a will. If you do get down, just remember... don't worry, be happy!

Speaking of no worries... here is a nice video showing how a dropped cat uses physics to land on its feet.

Required Course Material:

• The Nature of College by James J. Farrell, Milkweed Editions (2010)
• Thinking in Systems by Donella H Meadows, Chelsea Green Publishing (2008)
• Stuff: The Secret Lives of Everyday Things by Alan Thein Durning and John C. Ryan, Sightline Institute (1997)
• Supplemental Readings (as assigned)
  • Module C: Critical Thinking
  • Module A: Argument Analysis

Reccommended Course Material:

• Do You Think What You Think You Think by Julian Baggini and Jeremy Stangroom, Plume (a member of Penguin Group) (2007)
• Hunting for Hope: A Father's Journeys by Scott R. Sanders, Beacon Press (1998)