2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

SUST 340 Analytics and Modeling for Sustainability

Introduces students to principles of predictive analysis and computer-based modeling tools which assist stakeholders in making informed decisions. Emphasis is on systems thinking, statistical techniques, and the application of systems dynamics theory for quantitatively analyzing and predicting the potential impact of organizational decisions upon sustainability issues, e.g., population, economics, water scarcity, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, energy, food security, and biodiversity.

Prerequisite: SUST 320 and SUST 330 or by permission of advisor or instructor.

Open only to students with permission of advisor or instructor.

Credits

3