Course Code & Number
ID 320
Course Title
Sustainable Living and Design
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Introduction to basic concepts in sustainability field and contemporary sustainable design endeavors. Critical thinking necessary for serving to sustainable living practices. Design and system solutions for sustainable living.
Course Objectives
The main aim of this course is to identify basic concepts in sustainability field and contemporary sustainable design endeavors; to practice critical thinking skills necessary for serving to sustainable living practices, and to construct basis required for creating design and systems solutions for sustainable living.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. describe basic definitions of sustainability and contemporary sustainable design,
2. recognize current ecological issues,
3. develop critical perspective towards current practice of designing products and systems,
4. apply critical thinking skills in compliance with sustainable living practices.