SUST 501 - Foundations of Sustainability

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

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.

No syllabi

Fall Term 2026

Lectures

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LECTURE 800
(58592)
60
2026-09-01 - 2026-10-18
Primary Instructor: Robert Summers
Assistant Instructor: Jillian Lightbown

Winter Term 2027

Lectures

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LECTURE 850
(83629)
60
2027-01-04 - 2027-02-21
Primary Instructor: Robert Summers
Assistant Instructor: Jillian Lightbown