Courses of Interest
School of Liberal Arts
SC 252 — Environmental Science
Examines the environmental problems and issues of land, air, and water
pollution; waste disposal and recycling; renewable and nonrenewable energy;
population; and government regulation that threaten human health and welfare in
a modern, growth-oriented society. Field trips are taken to science museums, a
municipal waste-water facility, a marine transfer station, and other locations.
(G3: Natural Sciences)
SC 253 — Ecology and Environmental Problems
Introduces principles and applications of ecosystem, community, and population
ecology, with particular emphasis on the effects of human activities on the
natural environment. Current problems in acidification, conservation biology,
desertification, global climate change, habitat destruction, ozone depletion,
waste management, and pollution are addressed. (G3: Natural Sciences)
School of Art and Design
ID 472 — Ecology and the Built Environment
The growing impact of ecology on the interior design profession is studied and
includes such topics as non-depletable energy services, energy conservation, and
resource conservation. Students explore the relationships between ecology and
building construction, furniture, furnishings, equipment, building mechanical
systems, and building maintenance. Recycling, reuse, and ecological awareness
are among the areas studied.
PK 431 — Sustainable Packaging Design
1.5 credits; 3 STUDIO hours per week
Co-requisite: PK 412
This course introduces students to the environmental and social issues relating
to packaging, and provides them with the knowledge and tools to address these
issues in a creative, economical, responsible, and sustainable way.
School of Business and Technology
IN342 - International Corporate Responsibility
Students study the sustainability movement, and how ethical, social and
environmental issues are being addressed by multi-national corporations. Through
the review of current case studies, the course examines the role of fashion
businesses in creating socially responsible and eco-friendly global supply
chains and their effect in international trade policies.
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FIT's 2nd Sustainability Conference
April 17, 2008
Designing Sustainability as the New Cultural Paradigm
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE
CONFERENCE and to DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE PRESENTATIONS
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