Curriculum Professional Development: Sustainability Science and Full Cost Analysis Online Learning Module

The David E. Shi Center for Sustainability at Furman University is proud to announce the launch of a free, open-source, online learning module for undergraduate and introductory graduate level courses.

This online learning module explores Sustainability Science and Full Cost Analysis (FCA).  Full Cost Analysis (FCA) is a method of problem solving which uses systems thinking to account for the economic, societal, and environmental costs of a problem. The materials are designed to be easily incorporated into preexisting course syllabi or as the foundation for new courses.

The content in this learning module includes:

  • A 15-minute video primer on Sustainability Science and Full Cost Analysis
  • Six five-minute case study video documentaries
  • Worksheets for each video documentary to facilitate course dialogues and student understanding
  • Assignments that can be used to develop case studies on your campus and in your community
  • Additional readings and links to online resources

This free and publicly available online module can be accessed here. 

https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/fca/ 

This module was developed with generous multi-year funding from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. This material is open-source and can be used by anyone for educational purposes.

© 2015 Copyright the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability at Furman University. Materials are intended for non-commercial, educational, and personal use only, and are not to be reproduced or distributed without written permission. In compliance with fair use, whenever materials are used for personal use, research, or teaching, please credit as follows: ‘Furman University’s Shi Center for Sustainability’.

Please contact Kelly Grant Purvis (Program Coordinator, David E. Shi Center for Sustainability) kellygrant.purvis@furman.edu with comments or questions.

 

Kelly Grant Purvis.

Program Coordinator

Ph: 864.294.2517

David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, Furman University

 

The mission of the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability at Furman University is to promote interdisciplinary research and teaching in support of sustainability on campus and in the greater community.