SUST - Sustainability

An introduction to the history of sustainability as a concept, contemporary sustainability issues, and the diverse perspectives that disciplines and professions take on while approaching sustainability. Not available to students with credit in HGP 250 or HGEO 250.

An introduction to sustainable development with a global perspective and a focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Topics vary; may be taken more than once for credit provided no topic is repeated.

Topics vary; may be taken more than once for credit provided no topic is repeated.

Topics vary; may be taken more than once for credit provided no topic is repeated.

Directed research or study in an area of sustainability defined by the student and a supervising instructor. May be used to fill the integrative project requirement of the Certificate in Sustainability. Registration requires approval of the Sustainability Council Office.

Directed research or study in an area of sustainability defined by the student and a supervising instructor. May be used to fill the integrative project requirement of the Certificate in Sustainability. Registration requires approval of the Sustainability Council Office.

Directed research or study in an area of sustainability defined by the student and a supervising instructor. May be used to fill the integrative project requirement of the Certificate in Sustainability. Registration requires approval of the Sustainability Council Office.

This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to theoretical and applied foundations of sustainability. It introduces concepts of systems thinking, interdisciplinarity and sustainable development. It explores the root causes of environmental and social sustainability and diverse approaches to achieving sustainable solutions.

This course equips students with practical skills to apply sustainability principles across various sectors, incorporating tools for impact assessment and case studies, including Indigenous approaches to contemporary challenges. Students will develop practical problem-solving abilities and gain the capacity to implement culturally inclusive and contextually relevant sustainable solutions.

This course prepares students to lead and manage sustainability transitions by exploring strategies like policy development, organizational change, and community-driven initiatives, with a focus on ethical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and culturally informed practices. Students will gain insights into culturally informed leadership and its crucial role in achieving successful sustainability transitions.