Sustainability
SUST 7100 - Dimensions of Sustainability: An Introduction to Sustainable Urban Development

This course introduces students to the issues challenging global sustainability and the critical importance of human actions in deciding our paths for the 21stCentury. Students will be given context in sustainability at individual, community and global levels, and be introduced to the foundations of Sustainable Urban Development (SUD). The importance of the roles of the built environment and technology in context with natural ecological systems will be explored.The course will examine current leading frameworks, theories and applications in sustainable community development. Students will be introduced to the metabolisms of sustainable community development: renewable energy, land-use and the built environment, transportation and urban infrastructure, resource management, sustainable health, and industrial ecology. Students will be challenged to reflect on existing and future career paths as a "Sustainability Professional" within their discipline, while incorporating the values of sustainability and global citizenship.This course is open to students who have completed a two year diploma of technology or have approval of the program head. (3 Credits)

Fall 2010

Sep 08-Dec 15	15 Weeks	$595.00	CRN: 95563
Sep 08-Dec 15	Wed	1600-1730	NET
Note: Departmental Approval Needed - This course is open to students who have completed a two year diploma of technology or have approval from the Program Head, Donald_Yen@bcit.ca.  To register please contact Donald Yen at 604-453-4036.  Students will participate in weekly "Elluminate Live" sessions, scheduled 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST each Wednesday for the 12 weeks of the course.  No sessions the week of Oct 06, Nov 10, and Dec 8 2010.  Details will be sent in an email to your mybcit account upon registration.  The online D2L "Welcome Module" for the course will open and be available Sept 07, 2010.  Students are to review the "Welcome MOdule" prior to the first Sept 08, 2010 "Elluminate Live" session.
Note: Internet delivery format.
Note: This course is in progress. For more information on the availability of this course, please contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF].
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.