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DSCI 493/593 Sustainable Business Operations Spring, 2012 Prof. Mark E. Ferris

Topics Introductions Syllabus Goals World Population Growth The Case for Sustainability Business Motivations How do we know what we know? Science: Theory and Empiricism

Introductions Name & Education: where and what Science and Statistics Background Work Experience and interest in sustainability Something interesting or embarrassing we don’t know about you

The “Living Syllabus” Flexibility and Responsiveness “ Readings Homework: 2 to 3 Page Papers Final Project 5 Page Paper and Presentation Class Participation In-Class Group Work Create a Resource Take-away for the Class

Goals Students should be able to develop writing skills that are essential to critical thinking. Students should be able to interpret theoretical texts and be able to communicate their developing ideas to their peers. Students should be able to construct a coherent argument and support it with evidence which will allow them to participate in class discussions and debates. Students should be able to understand, appreciate and constructively criticize multiple perspectives, including their own.

Population Growth and Sustainability A Key Variable Population Growth and Development RkLghttp:// RkLg Discussion –How will population growth affect sustainability? –What are the other factors?

What is sustainability? NiTN0chj0&NR=1http:// NiTN0chj0&NR= e=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLF9A053ECA http:// e=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLF9A053ECA

What is Sustainability? Identify the key aspects of sustainability. List them What is your rationale? Be prepared to discuss and defend Ray Anderson TED talk – Business Logic of Sustainability BOyAhttp:// BOyA

What is the Business Motivation for Sustainability? Efficiency and reduce costs (WalMart) Sell “Green Products” (GE) Get the Sustainability “Glow” (WalMart) Regulations (Pollution Laws) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Ethics Others?

How do we know what we know? Personal Experience Expert Opinion News Media Analysis of the data Other?

The Public’s View What is American’s view of the environment movement? Movement-Endures-Less-Consensus.aspx Different Countries have differing views on Climate Change. Opinions-Global-Warming-Vary-Worldwide.aspx

Homework Read through “Global Warming Skeptics vs. Scientific Consensus” (Syllabus) Read “Climate Change 101” Overview and Science and Impact sections. (Syllabus) Write a 2 page summary paper on “What is sustainability?” Document where appropriate.