School of Environmental Studies
Queen's UniversityENSC 390
Sustainability - Winter 2013
Lectures:
BioSciences Complex rm. 1103
1 - 3hr lecture slot/week
- Thursday 2:30pm-5:30pm
Course Instructor:
Dr. Graham Whitelaw
Office: BioSciences Rm. 3126
Email: graham.whitelaw@queensu.ca
Course Description
The concept of sustainability provides a focus for discussing global and regional environmental issues in the broadest possible perspective. This course will examine the meaning of sustainability and ways in which it is assessed at various levels including individual lifestyles, ecological, agricultural and industrial systems, urban areas, regions within countries, nations, and the world as a whole. Case studies will be used to illustrate the general principles.
PREREQUISITE Level 3 or above.
PREREQUISITE Level 3 or above.