This course focuses on the historical and multicultural roots of the sustainability framework within a global context, critically examining interrelationship of ecology, economy, social equity, and community engagement as they have influenced divergent changes in quality of life across time and space, natural as well as human. (Gen. Ed. HS, DG)

How the built environment is shaped by humans. The forces that go into developing human settlements, how these environments change, how different groups experience the environment, and how environmental designers work within this context. (Gen.Ed. I)

This course is an introduction to critical topics in design and planning as a medium for envisioning the social, cultural, and ecological life of regions, cities and landscapes through the thoughts and works of local, national and international academic and professional leaders. Themes articulate climate change resiliency, social equity, urban design, arts, landscape aesthetics and cultural heritage. Course format is attending the Department's Zube Lecture Series and submission of reflective papers on presented topics.

This course is an introduction to fundamental "design thinking" and graphic communication skills in environmental design. This studio based course introduces students to reading and responding to the site through a series of readings, drawing exercises and model explorations. Exercises will progress. No previous design or drawing experience is required.

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Cities are dynamic organisms whose inhabitants require food, water, shelter, safety, commerce, leadership, and equity. For most people, the city can be a wonderful place to live in. For persons without privilege, the necessary goods and services that are require for a quality life may be lacking. In this course, students will note that every village, town, city, or mega-city has some type of challenge. By examining cities within a global context, students should recognize that any challenge can also be viewed as an opportunity for implementing positive change.

This Honors Colloquium will involve meeting as a group of honors students on a weekly basis to discuss course readings and assignments relative to a collaborative project that engages historical and cultural themes regarding sustainability.