Soil Behavior

Fundamentals of soil behavior, soil mineralogy and structure, soil stresses, stress-strain-strength behavior of cohesionless and cohesive soils, consolidation behavior of saturated soils, and determination of consolidation and strength parameters in practice. Prerequisite: CE-ENGIN 320.

Entrepreneurial Food Systems

Food is about subsistence but is also so much more - the food system impacts our health, environment, economics, and cultural expression. In this class students will learn about the good, bad, and ugly of the current food system, and develop ideas to make a positive difference, on campus and beyond. Students will practice social entrepreneurship principles and skills by developing systems change ideas all the way to "pitch" presentations to real investors & decision-makers.

Social Entrepreneurship

Through this course the students will develop their own community and world-changing ideas into venture plans, using practical frameworks and principles. Students will learn about social entrepreneurism as a vehicle for change, and the different forms and structures social entrepreneurism can take. Accomplished social entrepreneurs from around the world will share their experiences and perspectives with the class with in-person visits and video sessions, help the students think through their ideas.

David Michael Bennett

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Primary Title:  
Assistant Controller
Institution:  
UMASS Amherst
Department:  
Controller's Office
Email Address:  
bennett@umass.edu
Telephone:  
413-545-1421
Office Building:  
400 Venture Way
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