GCL 126

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Sustainability and Social Science

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Credit: 3 hours.

Grand Challenge Learning course in the Sustainability, Energy & the Environment pathway. Introduction to the fundamentals of social science with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and experiential learning through projects, design-based thinking, community-engaged scholarship, or field trips. Topics vary by section.

Prerequisite: Restricted to first-year freshman and transfer students.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci

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GCL 126 class schedule data for fall 2016
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	66493	Lecture-Discussion	B	2:00PM -3:15PM	MW	1057 Lincoln Hall	Allred, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/16-12/07/16 Degree Notes: Social Sciences course. Section Title: Urban Sustainability Section Info: Students will investigate how we can create healthy, safe, fair, and equitable communities without compromising the earth's limited natural resources. The course explores the concept of sustainability by addressing the tensions that exist between our built environment (our regions, cities, and homes) and the natural systems that support all life on earth. Students will learn ways to resolve global, regional, and local environmental issues by better understanding how the choices we make - where and how we choose to live - impact urban sustainability. Specific topics include responses to climate destabilization, green infrastructure and urban systems, sustainable governance, green construction and urban design, water conservation, and energy production and consumption. Class activities will include visits to green buildings and projects around town. Students will develop a sustainability assessment of their hometown neighborhood. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to First Time Freshman or Transfer student - first time students.