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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 Mental Health Practice
Stephanie Little, Wittenberg University
Laboratory course examining the scientific basis and application of assessment (e.g., cognitive ability, personality) and intervention techniques (e.g., behavioral, cognitive) within the mental health field.

Subject: Psychology
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 Mississippi River Watershed Module in Principles of Microeconomics (Honors)
Laura Jackson Young, Bentley University
Principles of Microeconomics (Honor)s is a semester-long course which focuses on microeconomics. It is designed to provide the newcomer to economics with an understanding of the economic way of thinking and a set of microeconomic tools and models which will be useful for analyzing real world economic problems. 

Subject: Economics:Micro, Markets, Micro policy
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, College Lower (13-14)
BASICS Institution: Bentley 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:Ecology, Evolution, Diversity, Zoology
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
BASICS Institution: Wittenberg University

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Elements of Environmental Health
Tomoyuki Shibata, Northern Illinois University
Analysis and control of current environmental health problems. Discussion of the effects of environmental factors on human health, and the organization and administration of environmental health programs.

Subject: Environmental Science:Sustainability, Health Sciences
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 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 Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Energy and the Environment
Zana Cranmer, Bentley University
This course presents a systems approach to understanding energy consumption and its links with environmental and human health and well-being. It emphasizes using knowledge of these systems to identify and choose among alternative actions in both personal and professional contexts. Course units focus on different aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy on the Bentley campus.

Subject: Environmental Science:Energy
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional
BASICS Institution: Bentley 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 Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
BASICS Institution: Northern Illinois University