Introduction to Sustainable Development

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Articulate concepts, definitions, purpose, history, and theories of sustainable development.

• Identify major stakeholders and institutions that drive change toward sustainable development.

• Discuss how values, beliefs, norms, behavior, perceptions, and knowledge impact development

• Discuss sustainable development as a local to global issue.

• Apply sustainable business solutions to address emerging social, environmental and economic challenges

• Describe dynamic elements of different cultures. These elements may include (but are not limited to) aesthetic systems, communication systems, economics, physical environments, ethics, gender norms, geography, history, politics, religious principles, or social beliefs, norms and practices. (MAC Global and Intercultural)

• Explain how similarities, differences, and connections among different groups of people or environmental systems affect one another over time and place. (MAC Global and Intercultural)

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Weekly discussions (Packback)	15%
Weekly readings (Perusall)	15%
Participation (lecture quizzes)	10%
Exam 1	15%
Exam 2	15%
Group Project	30%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
93.00 – 100.00	A
90.00 – 92.99	A-
87.00 – 89.99	B+
83.00 – 86.99	B
80.00 – 82.99	B-
77.00 – 79.99	C+
73.00 – 76.99	C
70.00 – 72.99	C-
67.00 – 69.99	D+
63.00 – 66.99	D
60.00 – 62.99	D-
≤59.99	F

Attendance/Participation:

Regular class attendance is critical for the acquisition of knowledge. It is my expectation that you will complete all assigned materials and participate in all class activities. You are expected to log into Canvas multiple times per week, review all provided material, and complete all assignments. Participation points will be allocated accordingly. 

Students with university-related or requested absences (e.g., field trips in other courses, athletic events, or multiple exams during finals week) must make prior arrangements in advance for any conflicts with their schedule and due dates for the course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No required course text for purchase. Course discussions will be conducted on Packback, and readings will be assigned on Peursall. Perusall is free for students. Packback is included as part of First Day Complete. Students who opt-out of First Day Complete will be required to pay $49 directly to Packback.