ClassInfo - Spring 2025 Public Affairs Classes

Spring 2025 | PA 5772 Section 001: Fundamentals of Sustainability Science (65183)

Instructor(s): Jessica Hellmann
Class Component:: Lecture
Credits:: 1 Credit
Grading Basis:: Student Option No Audit
Instructor Consent:: No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:: Completely Online
Class Attributes:: Online Course
Times and Locations:: Regular Academic Session

01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025

Wed 06:00PM - 06:50PM

Off Campus

UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:: Open (0 of 30 seats filled)
Also Offered:: Spring 2025

Course Catalog Description:: This course is offered in conjunction with the certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Social, and Governance Leadership. Many students who are interested in contributing to sustainability activities in their organizations or communities may not have had the opportunity to learn basic concepts in sustainability science. This course provides the student with a grounding in the science of climate change, water, waste, and health that is relevant to the sustainability of organizations. Students will develop an understanding of greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon cycle, climate change and meteorological risk, water and human activity, waste, biodiversity, electrification and health risks and be able to apply them to sustainability challenges facing for profit, nonprofit, or governmental organizations.
Class Notes:: Class will be offered REMOTELY. Class will meet synchronously-online during the scheduled time.
Class Description:: Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:: https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65183/1253

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