Sustainability Course Overview
Students will learn about the urgently needed sustainability concepts including Human/ Social/ Environmental and Economical sustainability. Green Housing will also be covered in this course.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Understand the impact of current global economic, social, and environmental issues
- Integrate sustainability to any organization
- Maintain human capital within organizations
- Understand how to produce wealth without destroying resources
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Preserve natural biodiversity
- Reduce and manage waste
Topics Covered
- The Concept and theory
- Sustainable development challenges and opportunities
- Planning for sustainability
- Design and Technology
- Advantages of renewable energies
- International Policies and regulations
- Natural resources governance & management
- Environmental footprint and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Biodiversity
- Sustainable water resources
- Green Building
Admission Requirements
None
Live Online Students
Ashton College uses web conferencing tools for conducting online classes and online learning management systems for managing resources, assignments, and grades. These tools help instructors and students connect live online as well as asynchronously. The basic requirements for online learning include a computer, webcam, speakers, and a microphone or a headset and headphones, along with a reliable internet connection. Though online learning can be pursued using smartphones and tablets, the use of laptops or desktop computers is encouraged for an enhanced learning experience.
This program was reviewed and approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
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