FSAD 3200

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FSAD 3200
Global Textile and Apparel Sustainability

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

This course explores sustainability in the textile and apparel industries in relation to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals articulated by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Students will engage with industry challenges, practices, and successes in increasing sustainability via guest speakers, case studies, research reports and corporate reports.  Aspects of sustainability impacting personal welfare of producers and consumers, environmental impacts and economic potential will be explored.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (CA-HE, PBS-HE, SBA-HE) (CA-AG, OPHLS-AG, SBA-AG)
Course Attribute (CU-CEL, CU-SBY)

Outcomes
  • Explain multiple aspects of sustainability for the textile, apparel, and interior design industries.
  • Use the United Nations sustainability goals to interpret sustainability claims articulated by products or companies.
  • Compare sustainability program costs and benefits for specific products or companies.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8030 FSAD 3200   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Frey, M

      Kozen, F

  • Prerequisite: one science course and one economics course.