Subject Catalog Number Title
Environmental Science and Management 377 Business Ecology
Details: This course will provide the student with the understanding of environmental trends associated with the greening of business and industry, and the environmental management systems (EMS) and strategies that can be applied to associated issues. The course will address current trends in sustainable development, industrial ecology, pollution prevention, the ISO 14000 Series, environmental performance indicators, environmental auditing, EMS corporate structure, life cycle management, risk analysis and management, professional certification, and related ethical considerations. Case studies, guest speakers, expert systems, field trips, state-of-the-art software, and current literature will be used with lecture and discussion to illustrate how large corporations and practicing professionals are addressing these issues. Prerequisites: ECON 100 or up, or AGEC 230; ESM 105; and junior standing; or consent of instructor. (Sp)