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B Bruce Bare
ESRM 300
Seattle Campus
Overview of principles of sustainability, including discussion of current literature, presentation, and discussion with practitioners, and methods for balancing social, economic, and ecological consequences of proposed polices and actions. Students develop a plan to further their studies in natural resources and environmental sustainability. Prerequisite: ESRM 200; ESRM 201. Offered: W.
Class description
We introduce the principles of sustainability within a natural resources context. The history and development of sustianability as well as applications across an array of natural resources are presented.
Student learning goals
The principles of sustainability and how they apply to natural resources science and management.
How organizations currently interpret the principles in the practical management of natural resources within their purview.
How these principles will be evident in further studies within the ESRM curriculum.
What tools and methods are being used to assess sustainability.
General method of instruction
A weekly seminar presented by a guest speaker followed by class room discussion.
Recommended preparation
ESRM majors only who have taken ESRM 200 and 201.
Class assignments and grading
Weekly readings in one of the two course texts plus readings as assigned by guest speakers.
Attendance and participation in the weekly seminars is required. Course is graded CR/NC. Students also prepare a plan describing how they expect to further their studies in natural resources and how sustainability will play a role in these studies.
