Sustainability RAP Fall 2013

Combine your personal and
academic interests with this RAP!

This RAP is a wonderful opportunity for students who are passionate about the environment.

When you join this RAP you will...

Learn about crucial environmental challenges facing the world today and explore ways to address these challenges in your own life.
Share your living-and-learning experience with other students committed to understanding environmental issues and learning about how to be involved in opportunities for change.
Engage with faculty leaders to discuss and identify ways to pursue your academic and/or career goals.

You hear a lot about sustainability these days, but maybe you're not really sure what it means or how it affects you-or what you can do about it...

You're interested in and/or concerned about:

Global warming
The relationship between the earth and its people-
Your own place in the global landscape...
Popular environmental themes of water, air, energy, climate, food and/or sustainability

If this sounds like you, and you want to learn more about these important issues, then you definitely need to check out this RAP!

A key component of the program is to introduce you to a broad range of environmental topics from varying perspectives.

The unique 1-credit RAP seminar will provide students with the opportunity to:

Participate in lively discussions exploring sustainability issues from multiple perspectives
Hear about research and study opportunities from guest faculty speakers
Investigate topics like pollution rights, carbon trading, the economics of green industry and environmental policies
Engage in dynamic group projects
Explore the surrounding area on field trips

A background in the sciences is acceptable, though not necessary for participation in this program!

Be sure to visit the How to Join page on this website to learn about the process and important timelines you must follow to become a member of this fantastic program!

Classes

Fall 2013

"RAP Seminar" -UNIV 190R , 1 credit

AND

"Hunger in the Global Economy"- Resource Economics 121 (Gen Ed SBG), 4 credits

Spring 2014

"College Writing" - English Writing 112 - will be offered in the residential area

Location

Students will live together in Mary Lyon Hall in the Northeast Area of campus.

Home About RAP FAQ RAP Facts & Features Contact Us How to Join Resources & Links Academic Support For Faculty & Instructors Thatcher Language House Accommodation Policy Sustainability RAP Fall 2013 Combine your personal and academic interests with this RAP! This RAP is a wonderful opportunity for students who are passionate about the environment. When you join this RAP you will... Learn about crucial environmental challenges facing the world today and explore ways to address these challenges in your own life. Share your living-and-learning experience with other students committed to understanding environmental issues and learning about how to be involved in opportunities for change. Engage with faculty leaders to discuss and identify ways to pursue your academic and/or career goals. You hear a lot about sustainability these days, but maybe you're not really sure what it means or how it affects you-or what you can do about it... You're interested in and/or concerned about: Global warming The relationship between the earth and its people- Your own place in the global landscape... Popular environmental themes of water, air, energy, climate, food and/or sustainability If this sounds like you, and you want to learn more about these important issues, then you definitely need to check out this RAP! A key component of the program is to introduce you to a broad range of environmental topics from varying perspectives. The unique 1-credit RAP seminar will provide students with the opportunity to: Participate in lively discussions exploring sustainability issues from multiple perspectives Hear about research and study opportunities from guest faculty speakers Investigate topics like pollution rights, carbon trading, the economics of green industry and environmental policies Engage in dynamic group projects Explore the surrounding area on field trips A background in the sciences is acceptable, though not necessary for participation in this program! Be sure to visit the How to Join page on this website to learn about the process and important timelines you must follow to become a member of this fantastic program! Classes Fall 2013 "RAP Seminar" -UNIV 190R , 1 credit AND "Hunger in the Global Economy"- Resource Economics 121 (Gen Ed SBG), 4 credits Spring 2014 "College Writing" - English Writing 112 - will be offered in the residential area Location Students will live together in Mary Lyon Hall in the Northeast Area of campus.
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