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Using the Mississippi River Watershed Module in Introduction to Environmental Economics
Anna Klis, Northern Illinois University
This course offers an overview of economic analyses of environmental issues like pollution and resource management for non-majors. Students will receive an introduction to marginal thinking, market-based solutions, valuation techniques, and government intervention, with a focus on current issues and applying economics in an interdisciplinary manner to other environmental fields.

Subject: Economics:Micro, Macro, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity, Policy:Environmental Economics
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
BASICS Institution: Northern Illinois University

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Herpetology
Richard Phillips, Wittenberg University
We will study the unique anatomy, physiology, natural history, and evolution of reptiles and amphibians. Our course includes a weekly field experience/lab in which students travel to parks and reserves around the Springfield area.

Subject: Biology:Evolution, Zoology, Ecology, Diversity
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
BASICS Institution: Wittenberg University

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Innovation, Social Equity, and Entrepreneurship in Media
Furkan Gur, Northern Illinois University
I integrated the module in an honors seminar on Innovation, Social Equity, and Entrepreneurship in Media which I co-teach with an instructor from Communications department who is also a documentary director. Together we focus on social issues using various forms of media and incorporate entrepreneurship to address these issues.

Subject: Business:Entrepreneurship
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
BASICS Institution: Northern Illinois University

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Business Process and Systems (GB 310)
Ankita Srivastava, Bentley University
This course introduces students to the concept of a business as an integrated set of business processes and associated systems designed to deliver value to customers.

Subject: Business:Management
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
BASICS Institution: Bentley University

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in History of Sustainable Design
Rebecca Houze, Northern Illinois University
History, theory, and criticism of design, sustainability, and the environment from the 18th century to the present.

Subject: Environmental Science, Fine Arts:Art History
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
BASICS Institution: Northern Illinois University

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Global Climate Change
Stacy Porter, Wittenberg University
This course is designed for science and non-science majors and will provide a more thorough understanding of the scientific basis of both natural and anthropogenic (human-produced) climate and environmental changes.

Subject: Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
BASICS Institution: Wittenberg University

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Falcon Discovery Seminar
Noah Giansiracusa, Bentley University
The Falcon Discovery Seminar engages first year students in the university community and prepares them to be lifelong learners. After they graduate, they will join new communities and continue to do so throughout their lives. This course introduces students to the power of communities by framing the discussion of communities around an authentic problem of the faculty member's choosing.

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
BASICS Institution: Bentley University

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in MG215 - Supply Chain and Operations Fundamentals
Euthemia (Effie) Stavrulaki, Bentley University
This course introduces the fundamentals of operations and supply chain management and discusses how coordinating supplier and internal processes creates value for the customer, the company, and society at large.

Subject: Business:Management
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
BASICS Institution: Bentley University

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in English 190: Trash Talk: Eco-Justice Writing
Marlo Starr, Wittenberg University
In this course, we explore ideas of modernity through material waste, excess and accumulation, and environmental violence.

Subject: English, Environmental Science
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
BASICS Institution: Wittenberg University

Using the Mississippi River Watershed Module in Science of Sustainability
Melissa Hey, Bentley University
In this course, we investigate the science underlying a range of environmental sustainability topics. Specifically, this course explores issues pertaining to several planetary boundaries including global climate change, ocean acidification, nutrient loading, land-system change, and freshwater resource depletion.

Subject: Environmental Science:Sustainability
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, College Lower (13-14)
BASICS Institution: Bentley University