Solutions for Changing Global Forests

This course examines the science behind our understanding of how and why forests are responding to changing climatic baseline conditions, and how this can inform management, mitigation and restoration efforts going forward. We will study how climate change affects forest structure, function, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, and delve into the emerging field of climate-smart forestry. Students will integrate theory with hands-on field methods in a pair of 1-hectare forest plots, where they will learn how to measure, analyze, and interpret climate impacts at local scales.

• TR 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• 3 points

Sustainability and Resilience of Tropica

Tropical Coastal Ecosyste

COURSE OVERVIEW

The proposed graduate-level fieldwork course, Sustainability and Resilience of Tropical Coastal Ecosystems, is designed for students interested in learning more about the interconnections between tropical coastal ecosystems, focusing on the nexus between coral reef, seagrass, and mangrove systems. This course will discuss the importance and value of these vital tropical coastal ecosystems.  We will specifically concentrate on the stewardship, conservation, and restoration of these systems in light of the multiple assaults associated with global climate change that impact these systems and put them at risk of complete collapse. This includes reviewing the most critical issues in tropical marine biodiversity, resource sustainability, ecosystem resilience, and global change biology. Three (3) Lecture 

ACADEMIC GOALS

This course offers students a hands-on understanding of tropical coastal ecosystem management and sustainability challenges. Participants will engage with local experts and communities, fostering skills in field research and sustainability practices.

• Instructor: Bill Precht
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• 3 points

Internship in SUSC

The Internship with Industry course is an elective course taken by students in the M.S. in Actuarial Science. Applied Analytics, Bioethics,Construction Administration, Enterprise Risk Management, Human Capital Management, Political Analytics, Project Management, Sustainability Science, Sustainability Management, Strategic Communications, Technology Management, and/or Nonprofit Management.

Internship with Industry (1.5 credits, asynchronous online, elective) supports graduate students as they complete a supervised internship aligned with their academic program and career goals. Through targeted readings, short video lectures, structured reflection, and peer interaction, students connect internship experiences to career frameworks and workplace competencies. Course modules emphasize goal setting (SMART goals), self-awareness and communication (DiSC), career design and prototyping (Designing Your Life; Life Grid and Energy Mapping), persistence and performance (GRIT), and navigating change (VUCA, including reflection on emerging technologies such as AI). Students produce artifacts that document progress, analyze workplace context, and translate learning into career direction through a final synthesis reflection.

The course requires a minimum of 105 internship hours and completion of a supervisor evaluation through the Experiential Learning Module.

• Instructor: Mariela Torres
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• 1.5 points

Internship In SUSC

This course requires you to experience firsthand a program-related job in a real working environment. You will engage in personal, environmental and organizational reflection. The ideal Internship will provide you an opportunity to gain tangible and practical knowledge in your chosen field by taking on a position that is closely aligned with your coursework and professional interests. Before registering for this course, you must have completed the Internship Application Form in which you will describe your internship sponsor and provide details about the work that you will be doing. This form must be signed by your internship supervisor and approved by your program director BEFORE you register for this course.

 

To receive instructor approval, the internship:

● Must provide an opportunity for the student to apply course concepts, either at the organizational or team level

● Must fit into the planned future program-related career path of the student

You must identify your own internship opportunities. The internship must involve a commitment to completing a minimum of 210 hours over the semester.

 

At the end of your course, you will submit an evaluation form to your internship supervisor. The evaluation form should be returned directly to the instructor

• Instructor: Victoria Passarella
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• 3 points