Course Description
10-806-112 PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY ...prepares the student to develop sustainable literacy, analyze the interconnections among the physical and biological sciences and environmental systems, summarize the effects of sustainability on health and well-being, analyze connections among social, economic, and environmental systems, employ energy conservation strategies to reduce the use of fossil fuels, investigate alternative energy options, evaluate options to current waste disposal and recycling in the U.S., and analyze approaches used by your community to promote and implement sustainability. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Reading score greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 15; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
Course Typically Offered
Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
Credit for Prior Learning
What will I learn?
- Develop sustainable literacy
- Analyze the interconnections among the physical and biological sciences and environmental systems
- Summarize the effects of sustainability on health and well-being
- Analyze connections among social, economic, and environmental systems
- Employ energy conservation strategies to reduce the use of fossil fuels
- Investigate alternative energy options
- Evaluate options to current waste disposal and recycling in the U.S.
- Analyze approaches used by your community to promote and implement sustainability
Class list
5 classes found
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Class Number: SCIENCE1 10806112-3 - Principles of Sustainability
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Class Number: SCIENCE1 10806112-5 - Principles of Sustainability
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Class Number: SCIENCE1 10806112-1 - Principles of Sustainability
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Class Number: 10806112_2255_51334_02
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Class Number: 10806112_2255_51333_01