SSM 202 : Sustainable Island Communities

Credits

3

Lecture Hours

45

Teaching Equivalent

3.00

Prerequisites

SSM 101, HWST 107, HWST 207, or HIST 284, any with grade C or better, or consent.

Description

Introduces concepts of sustainability on islands, specifically Hawai’i. Examines unique aspects of islands as related to sustainable management of limited resources, including land use planning, waste management, water, sustainable tourism, renewable energy resources, and natural resource management. Compares island communities to sustainable urban environments.

Articulation Code

DP