George Mason University
AC-1: Academic Courses

George Mason University requested that AASHE Staff correct a mistake in this reporting field for the reason specified below.

Previous Value: These green leaf courses examine three aspects of sustainability (“people, planet and profit”) in depth: Undergraduate Courses AVT 385- EcoArt; satisfies General Education requirement: Synthesis CEIE 401 – Sustainable Land Development CONS 401: Conservation Theory CONS 402: Applied Conservation CONS 490: Integrated Conservation Strategies CONS 410 – Human dimensions of conservation ECON 105 – Environmental Economics for the Citizen ECON 335 – Environmental Economics EVPP 322 – Business and Sustainability EVPP 335 – People, Plants, and Culture EVPP 338 – Ecological Economics EVPP 355 – Ecological Engineering and Ecosystem Restoration EVPP 361/GOVT 361 – Introduction to Environmental Policy EVPP 362 – Intermediate Environmental Policy EVPP 421 – Marine Conservation EVPP 480 – Sustainability in Action GGS 307 – Sustainable Development NCLC 210 – Sustainable World NCLC 318 – Exploring Virginia’s Watersheds NCLC 334 – Environmental Justice PRLS 250 – Wilderness Travel and Sustainability PRLS 300 – People with Nature PRLS 302 – Park Management and Operations PRLS 316 – Outdoor Education and Leadership PRLS 362 – Cultural and Environmental Interpretation PRLS 402 – Human Behavior in Natural Environments SOCI 320 – Social Structure and Globalization TOUR 312 – Ecotourism TOUR 340 – Sustainable Tourism TOUR 420 – Tourism Planning/Policy Graduate Courses CEIE 501 – Sustainable Development CEIE 540 – Water Supply and Distribution CEIE 751 – Environmental Sustainability and Entrepreneurship CEIE 892 – Special Topics in Environmental and Water Resource Systems Engineering CONF 702 – Peace Studies CONS 665 – Conservation Conflict Resolution EVPP 521 – Marine Conservation EVPP 525/GGS 525 – Economics of Human/Environment Interactions EVPP 620 – Development of U.S. Environmental Policies EVPP 622 – Management of Wild Living Resources EVPP 626 – Environment and Development in Asia EVPP 627 – Environmental Policy in Latin America EVPP 628 – Environment and Development in Africa EVPP 635 – Environment and Society EVPP 642/PUAD 642 – Environmental Policy ITRN 760 – International Environmental Politics PRLS 531 – Natural Resources Recreation Planning TOUR 540 – Sustainable Tourism Management These courses examine at least one aspect of sustainability in depth, while exploring either or both of the others: Undergraduate Courses ANTH 370 – Environment and Culture CEIE 355 – Environmental Engineering and Science CEIE 450 – Environmental Engineering Systems CHEM 155 – Introduction to Environmental Chemistry I CHEM 156 – Introduction to Environmental Chemistry II CLIM 101 – Global Warming: Weather, Climate, and Society COMM 399 – Special Topics in Communication, section on “Climate Change” CONF 651 – Conflict Analysis and Resolution for Collaborative Leadership in Community Planning CONF 682 – Principles in Environmental Conflict Resolution and Collaboration CONF 683 – Environmental Conflict Resolution and Collaboration: Situation Assessment, Process Design and Best Practices CONS 403: Ecology and Conservation Theory CONS 404: Monitoring and Assessment of Biodiversity CONS 411: Science Communication for Conservation CONS 491: Comprehensive Conservation Planning EVPP 110 – The Ecosphere: An Introduction to Environmental Science I EVPP 111 – The Ecosphere: An Introduction to Environmental Science II EVPP 201 – Environment and You: Issues for the Twenty-First Century EVPP 336 – Human Dimensions of the Environment EVPP 337 – Environmental Policy Making in Developing Countries EVPP 378/BIOL 379 – Ecological Sustainability GEOL 305 – Environmental Geology GGS 102 – Physical Geography GGS 103 – Human Geography GGS 121 – Dynamic Atmosphere and Hydrosphere GGS 122 – Dynamic Geosphere and Ecosphere GGS 302 – Global Environmental Hazards GGS 303 – Conservation of Resources and Environment GGS 304 – Population Dimensions of Global Change GGS 312 – Physical Climatology GGS 314 – Extreme and Unusual Weather GGS 319 – Air Pollution GGS 322 – Issues in Global Change GGS 353 – Observations of the Earth and its Climate GGS 455 – Environmental Impact Assessment HNRT 228 – Scientific Thought and Processes II (only selected sections, e.g., Watershed Science, Energy & Environment, etc.) NCLC 102 – Global Networks and Communities – Food and Sovereignty NCLC 103 – Human Creativity – Science and Art NCLC 211 – Introduction to Conservation Studies NCLC 311 – The Mysteries of Migration: Consequences for Conservation NCLC 338 – Animal Rights and Animal Welfare NCLC 401 – Conservation Biology NCLC 402 – People and Plants: Sustenance, Ceremony, and Sustainability NUTR 652 – American Agriculture in the Twentieth Century NCLC 220 – Energy and Environment PHYS 331 – Physics of Renewable Energy PHYS 385 – Materials Science with Applications to Renewable Energy PRLS 501 – Introduction to Natural Resources Law PHIL 343 – Issues in Environmental Ethics USST 301 – Urban Growth in a Shrinking World Graduate Courses CEIE 690 – Environmental Sustainability and Entrepreneurship COMM 660: Climate Change& Sustainability Communication Campaigns COMM 670 – Social Marketing COMM 690 – Special Topics in Communication, section on “Climate Change” CONF 714 – Community and Organizational Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Sustainability Laboratory and Simulation) EDCI 573 – Teaching Science in the Secondary School EDLE 690 – Using Research to Lead School Improvement GCH 560 – Environmental Health HIST 615 – American Environmental History PRLS 501 – Introduction to Natural Resource Law Course descriptions can be found at the web site below.

Explanation: Adjustment for accuracy due to misinterpretation of credit.

George Mason University requested that AASHE Staff correct a mistake in this reporting field for the reason specified below.

Previous Value: Deans and directors of colleges, schools and institutes were invited to identify courses, or have their departments or their Sustainability Studies Advisory Council (SSAC) reps do so, using the definition above. Courses in the catalog with pertinent summaries were included if self-evident (e.g., "Sustainability in Action), otherwise faculty or syllabi were consulted. Leads of sustainability-focused and sustainability-related academic programs were also invited to nominate courses. Final decision was made by the Provost's Fellow of Sustainability Studies, in consultation with SSAC representatives.

Explanation: Adjustment for accuracy due to misinterpretation of credit.

George Mason University requested that AASHE Staff correct a mistake in this reporting field for the reason specified below.

Previous Value: Not applicable; no courses with multiple offerings or sections were included

Explanation: Revising course data after a misinterpretation of the credit.