Students will have opportunities to observe and inquire about sustainable practices through field studies at local organic farm, hydro-power station, new urbanism community, and recycling facilities etc. as well as through interactions with community-based programs. Students will be engaged in critical thinking about sustainability of human society and environment from various aspects that include producers, consumers, public service sectors, and policy makers. This course also offers opportunities to learn and use qualitative and quantitative research methods commonly adopted in social science disciplines.