Module Summary
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an introduction to sustainability. Students will explore what sustainability is and why it is important. They will also be introduced to how sustainability has been perceived historically and the expected path forward for the sustainability movement. The module will provide students with a foundation on how to analyze and measure sustainability, including through real-world examples.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the concept of sustainability and how it started.
- Define what is meant by sustainability.
- Understand why we need sustainability to maintain our quality of life moving forward.
- Definethe3 E’s: energy,equityand economicsand explain their role in sustainable development.
- Define green washing and identify its risks and how to avoid it
- Identify how sustainability can be measured