Introduction to Sustainability
SUST-101-OLB
SUNY Cobleskill
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Instructor
- Andrew M Gascho Landis
- Start Date
- 08-24-2026
- Total Credits
- 3
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This introductory course examines the multifaceted concept of sustainability in the world. During the semester, students will analyze approximately two dozen topics related to sustainability. Topics may include animal rights, pollution, clean water, environmental justice, global warming, agriculture, energy, land use, population, consumption, and transportation. The instructor will present a broad spectrum of historical and theoretical perspective to help students better understand our changing natural world. Students will review and analyze historic, classic, and contemporary studies about the environment. Concepts of a sustainable society will concentrate on theories, problems, and solution. The course will include a significant amount of reading as well as the application of a written research project. [Fall, Spring] Gen Ed Social Sciences, Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
Course Area: Sustainability
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 08-24-2026 - 12-11-2026
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