SUS 7800A Natural Resources: Types, Sources, Supplies, Reuse, and Sustainability

Examines the types, sources, supplies, and reuse/repurposing of natural resources and their products to achieve sustainability goals. Covers minerals, metals, fossil fuels, forestry, and other natural resources involved in land use and design of built spaces. Examines resource limits; substitutive options; and how conservation, recycling, and repurposing can extend resources. Focuses on the triple bottom line framework of Environment, Economy, and Community.

Prerequisite

Undergraduate degree.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.