Syracuse University
AC-2: Learning Outcomes

School of Design: "Here, design is informed by the full breadth of academic discourse; we are committed to sustainability and socially inclusive design, and making is not simply an act or a craft, but rather a form of critical design thinking which explores and provokes transformative change." Graduate students "address first hand the issues of the world around them, with focus on sustainable design practices, social issues, and excellence in professional practice forming the core of the programs."

Environmental and Interior Design: "endeavors to teach students how to become creative problem-solvers and critical thinkers who excel in environmental design by fostering...an awareness of social responsibility, building stewardship, multicultural diversity, and ecology" Environmental Engineering: students will "discover ways to apply engineering solutions to address economic, environmental, and societal problems." Energy and its Impacts “provides students with the background required to understand the origin of today’s energy problems and the ability to seek 21st-century solutions” Industrial Design - “Articulate the philosophical and ethical implications of design activity on society, culture, the environment, and professional practice." Environmental and Interior Design: "Demonstrate an understanding of design as a unique tool to promote humanistic and progressive ideals embracing environmental responsibility, universal/ inclusive spaces, human-centered design, diversity, and progressive professional practices" Geography: "Examine social and environmental processes, with a particular focus on space and place, critical theory, practical application, analysis and intervention in chosen field within the discipline of Geography" Architecture: "Ability to demonstrate the principles of environmental systems’ design, how design criteria can vary by geographic region, and the tools used for performance assessment. This demonstration must include active and passive heating and cooling, solar geometry, daylighting, natural ventilation, indoor air quality, solar systems, lighting systems, and acoustics....Understanding of the basic principles used in the appropriate selection of interior and exterior construction materials, finishes, products, components, and assemblies based on their inherent performance, including environmental impact and reuse. Food Studies: "Examine domestic and global agri-food governance and policies"

• understand the social, economic, political, and ecological dimensions of some of today’s most pressing environmental issues, particularly climate change. • identify the key drivers of environmental change • receive the tools necessary to become an ‘environmental citizen.’ That is, someone who is able to understand the social and scientific aspects of environmental issues, make intelligent suggestions on their resolution, and is able to engage in the political process. (Above three are required for the introductory course for the Environment and Society minor) Sustainable approaches to complex organizational challenges, opportunities: organizational, industry, stakeholder analysis, sustainability objectives, strategies, and metrics. Multidisciplinary team consulting project. (Required for capstone course for Certificate of Advanced Study in Sustainable Enterprise)