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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)

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)

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: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, College Lower (13-14)

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Global Social Entrepreneurship
Sunny Jeong, Wittenberg University
This course is a mix of reading, case discussion, group and individual projects, social entrepreneur interviews and social venture business plan. There are three major components to the course: 1) reading and critically debating chapters and articles prized within the global leadership and social entrepreneur community; 2) completing and presenting the portfolio project; 3) creating a social venture model of your own passion and skills

Subject: Business:Entrepreneurship, Management
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)

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

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: Health Sciences, Environmental Science:Sustainability
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14), College Introductory

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Federal Taxation
Tracy Noga, Bentley University
Gives a broad training in federal income tax law and Treasury Department regulations. Introduces a broad range of tax philosophy, tax concepts and types of taxpayers. Emphasizes the role of taxation in a business decision-making environment for all types of entities. Introduces basic skills of tax planning and tax research.

Subject: Business:Accounting
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)

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:Marketing, Management, Operations/Supply Chain Management
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)

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)

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)