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

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Marketing Management (BUSN 340)
Tim Bode, Wittenberg University
Course stressing management applications of fundamental theories and concepts within the areas of market selection, product development, distribution management, pricing and promotional strategy.

Subject: Business:Management, Marketing, Operations/Supply Chain Management
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
BASICS Institution: Wittenberg University

Using the Mississippi River Watershed Module in Geomicrobiology
Wesley Swingley, Northern Illinois University
Role of microorganisms in diverse environments at and below the surface of the earth. Topics include life in extreme environments, biodegradation and remediation, biogeochemical cycling, and astrobiology examined from the perspectives of geochemistry, microbial ecology, molecular biology, and ecosystem studies.

Subject: Geoscience:Biogeosciences , Biology:Microbiology, Biogeochemistry
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
BASICS Institution: Northern Illinois University

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Environmental Science and Sustainability
Elizabeth Stoner, Bentley University
This course is an introduction to environmental sciences, highlighting current issues in environmental and ecological sustainability. This lab-based course places a strong emphasis on developing critical thinking skills to assess questions such as: how do we decide what to "believe" about environmental issues? How are humans linked to the environment, and can we modify our interactions with the environment? How can we learn from past environmental problems to solve environmental dilemmas of the present and future? How can environmentally sustainable business practices address environmental challenges?

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

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Business Writing
Ross Jackson, Wittenberg University
This course is designed to provide students with an integrated and multi-functional approach to understanding business writing and communications. Students are provided with an opportunity to explore and produces a variety of business writings and communications.

Subject: Business
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
BASICS Institution: Wittenberg University

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Nature in Society: Environmental Social Sciences and Humanities
Emily McKee, Northern Illinois University
Examination of how the social sciences and humanities contribute to our understanding of contemporary environmental problems and our efforts to solve them. Focus on how human communities and institutions respond to and serve as agents of environmental change. Practice in effective communication about environmental challenges.

Subject: Environmental Science, Anthropology
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)

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 Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
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: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate: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