I. Rationale
Please provide a rationale for the course which explains how the course being proposed fits into
this Cluster based on the Cluster's description. For your convenience, the overall description and
rationale for this component are included below.
Overall Description and Rationale for Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster on
Sustainability
Sustainability is an oft-touted metric for assessing the value of potential solutions to
modern environmental, social, and economic problems. The standard definition of sustainability
encompasses multi-generational and transnational responsibility, but provides limited guidance
when considering the feasibility of solutions.
This cluster will examine the interconnected nature of the “three-legged stool” of sustainability
(environmental, social, and economic aspects). Emphasis will be placed on reviewing the
interaction between these three aspects through the use of critical thinking. The goal of the
cluster is to foment a consideration of sustainability within the student’s major course of study
and encourage the application of sustainability principles to activities in that profession as well
as the student’s personal life. As such, the sustainability thematic transdisciplinary cluster aligns
closely with the university’s expressed learning goals of foundational knowledge, inquiry,
information literacy, critical thinking, thoughtful expression, diversity, and global citizenship.
Brief Statement of Rationale for Course’s Inclusion in Sustainability Cluster
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II. Common Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Each course must address all of the Common Student Learning Outcomes for this Cluster and list
these Common SLOs along with course-specific SLOs in the model course syllabus (to be
attached). For each Common SLO, list the course SLOs that address the common SLO, describe
the opportunities which will be provided for students to learn the outcome (readings, class
discussion and/or activities, applied projects), and list the means of assessment (exams, papers,
projects, quizzes, etc.) that will be used to determine the level of student understanding.
TTC 1. Explain the linkages between their major and the social, economic, and
environmental components of global sustainability.
Course SLO(s) to Address TTC 1
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
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TTC 2. Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of sustainability both within their
discipline and in larger global society.
Course SLO(s) to Address TTC 2
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
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TTC 3. Engage in activities that facilitate a more sustainable society, at multiple scales.
Course SLO(s) to Address TTC 3
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
Submission instructions:
Please submit cover form, all component forms, a model syllabus, and College/School’s course
action form (if needed) to your department chair. Department chairs should then submit these
forms, syllabus, and course action form (if needed) in one email message to
universitystudies@uncw.edu from their UNCW email address.
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