University of Hawaii Maui College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
SSM
Number
202
Course Title
Sustainable Island Communities
Credits
3
Department
STEM Author Joie Taylor
Date of Outline
3/9/2011
2. Course Description:
Effective Date Spring 201
5-year Review Date 2018
Introduces and examines concepts for sustainability on islands, specifically
Hawai’i. Examines unique aspects to island sustainability including land
use planning, waste management, sustainable tourism, renewable energy
resources, and natural resource management. Compares island
communities to sustainable urban environments.
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Contact Hours/Type
3. Pre-requisites
3 hrs lecture
SSM 101, ENRG 101. or consent.
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
yes
no
Co-requisites
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
AS Program
AA EA - Environmental Awareness
CO - Human Understanding: Community
NS - Natural Science
AAS Program
NS - Natural Science
Business Careers Option IV; Sustainability
BAS Program
List Additional Programs and Category:
List Additional Programs and Category:
PQ - Pre-BAS Course
List Additional Programs and Category:
Sustainable Science Management
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Chancellor
Approval Date
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Developmental/Remedial
Other/Additional: Explain:
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. Describe key environmental, socio-political and economic issues unique to island sustainability
II. Identify key stakeholders for sustainability on Maui
III. Describe organizations developed to establish global island networking
IV. Demonstrate skills related to managing sustainability projects including defining scope, selecting
achievable goals, evaluating ethical implications, working with diverse teams, making presentations, and
preparing reports
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. Calculate the sustainability index of island projects which includes return on investment, energy
consumption, environmental risk impact estimates
b. Create new approaches to making a difference in some aspect of improving solutions and outcomes
c. Describe the scale and applicability of environmental policies made on islands
d. Identify and describe how proposed and implemented plans address sustainability conflicts for
development, resources, and property
e. Identify cultural tourism on Maui
f. Describe sustainable best practices in the tourism industry
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
1 week: Sustainability the Island Way (III,IV, c,d,f)
1-2 weeks: Measuring Sustainability (IV, a-d)
1-2 weeks: Island Ecosystem Sustainability (I-IV, b-d)
1 week: Island Population (I,II, b,d)
1-2 weeks: Demonstration Sites and Case Studies for Island Sustainability (I-IV, b-f)
2-3 weeks: Energizing the Island Community and Appropriate Energy policy (I, III, cb-d)
1-2 weeks: Development, Planning, and Sustainable Land Use (I-III, b-d)
1-2 weeks: Water Concerns for Island Environments (I-III, b-d)
2-3 weeks: Water Concerns for Maui (I-III, d)
1 week: Waste Management on Islands (I-III, b-d)
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1-2 weeks: Food and Agriculture on Maui and Hawaii (I-III, b-d)
2-3 weeks: Sustainable Tourism, Ecotoursim, Cultural Tourism (I-IV, a-f)
1 week: Marine and Coastal Environmental Sustainability (I,II, b,d)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Sustainable Development Handbook, Second Edition by
Stephen A. Roosa
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Ecotoursim and Sustainability, Small Islands Developing
States
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Readings from Sustainability journals.
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
20 – 30%
0 -- 10%
0 --10%
0 – 30%
10-- 20%
0 -- 10%
Final Examination (I-IV, a-f)
In-class assignments (I-IV, a-f)
Assignments (I-IV, a-f)
Quizzes (I-IV, a-f)
Projects/Research/Presentations (I-IV, a-f)
Attendance and/or class participation (I-IV, a-f)
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Quizzes and tests with feedback and discussion;
Lectures and class discussion
Problem solving;
PowerPoint presentations;
Videos, DVDs, CD-ROMS;
Guest speakers;
Group activities;
Oral reports and other student presentations;
Homework assignments such as
Reading, or watching, and writing summaries and reactions to current environmental issues
in the media including newspapers, video, magazines, journals;
Lectures, web-based materials, and other sources;
Reading text and reference materials and answering discussion questions;
Research environmental, social, and political sustainability problems and issues
j. Web-based assignments and activities;
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k. Group and/or individual research projects with reports or poster presentations;
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information: Diversification Physical Science (DP)
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