ENVS 200 Outline

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY

COURSE NUMBER:

ENVS 200

COURSE TITLE:

Introduction to Sustainability

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Dr. Joanne Moyer

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces the concept of sustainability, including its environmental, social and economic dimensions. Students will trace the history of sustainable development and explore how humans can take action to reverse harm and improve sustainability. Particular attention will focus upon sustainability in Edmonton.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

All readings are posted on Moodle. A course pack containing articles and books chapters is available by request through The King’s University bookstore.

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Participation	10%
Field Trip Scrapbook	10%
Media Portfolio	20%
Topic Briefing	25%
Participation	10%
Take Home Examination	25%

	100%

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To examine the development of environmental, social, and economic sustainability through an interdisciplinary lens.
To develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills.
To explore sustainability in Edmonton.
To introduce the Environmental Studies program at the The King’s University.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Course Introduction, Reconciliation in the Watershed,
Setting the Sustainability Scene

Guests: Harry Spaling, ENVS; Nancy Burford, ENVS

Media, Academic Writing

Guest: Shannon D’Agnone, Instructional Librarian

Biblical and Philosophical Perspectives
Sep. 29: Field Trip – Riverwatch Rafting (8:30-3:30)
Conservation and Preservation Movements

Guest: Henry Schuurman, Philosophy

Aldo Leopold, Ethics, and Ecology

Guest: Darcy Visscher, Biology

Rachel Carson and the Environmental Movement

Guest: Kris Ooms, Chemistry

Sustainable Development

Guest: Elden Wiebe, Business

The Canadian Story

Nov 13: Field Trip – Mill Creek Ravine Hike (11:00-1:00) with Will van Arragon, History

Indigenous and International Perspectives:

Guest: Heather Looy, Psychology

21st Century Perspectives

Guests: Rob Van Weerden, Facilities

Imagining a Sustainable Future

Dec 2: Field Trip – Westmount Presbyterian Church

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.