Scottsdale Community College is offering a variety of classes that might be of interest to you.
BIO 105 "Environmental Biology"
Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Field trips may be required at students' expense. Prerequisits: None
BIO 108 "Plants and Society"
A global study of plants in relation to humans; as a source of food, fiber, drugs, and other products; for aesthetic value, survival, and energy. Prerequisits: None
BIO 109 "Natural History of the Southwest"
Study of the common plants and animals of the Southwest including their distribution, adaptation, behavior, and ecology. Introduction to basic field and laboratory techniques used in the study of natural history. Specific field problems presented dealing with plant and animal analysis and ecological interrelationships. Prerequisits: None
BIO 145 "Marine Biology"
A survey of marine environments and their biotic communities with emphasis on the natural history of marine organisms. Prerequisits: None
BLT 140 "Environmentally Responsible Building"
An overview of environmentally responsible building and a historical survey of building methodologies. Introduces design concepts and strategies related to the mitigation of environmental impacts. Examines building processes, environmental issus and the interdependent nature of our build environment. Topics include human impacts, climate and geography, sustainability, renewable energies, water use and energy, resource efficiency, building materials, indoor air quality, and waste reduction. Prerequisits: None.
BPC 171 "Recycling Used Computer Technology"
Use of hardware meintenance knowledge and skills to refurbish used computers. May be repeated for a total of three(3) credits. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BPC170 or permission of instructor
To sign up for any of these classes, please go to:
Future education
If you are interested in continuing your education in a sustainability related field, here is a website that can help you find the degree that you are looking for. You will have to create an account with AASHE The Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
http://www.aashe.org/resources/programs.php
Green Jobs
If you are intersted in pursuing a "green colar" job, we have some information for you here:
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/greenpicks/123/finding-the-green-job-of-your-dreams.html
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