SENS 215 Sustainable Appal Comm (APS)
Prerequisite: GSTR 210
Offered: Typically every fall term
An introduction to the concept of sustainability as applied to communities in the Appalachian region and beyond. Ecological, social, and economic characteristics of Appalachia are reviewed as a context for case studies of communities within the region. A variety of approaches to sustainable development are explored. Students learn techniques for evaluating community sustainability, and participate in a service-learning or community-based research project that assists a local community to become more sustainable. African Americans', Appalachians', Women's Studies Perspective. 1 Course Credit
Credits
1 Course Credit
Cross Listed Courses
APS 215