2024-2025 Catalog

SF-1202 Our Plastic Problem

Can you imagine a world without plastic? In less than a century, this versatile material has transformed our lives, society, and planet -- and not always for the better. This course explores the science behind plastics, the history of their use, and their impact on our health and environment. Well examine our individual and societal dependence on plastic and investigate the alternatives. From bag bans to biopolymers, whats the solution to our plastic problem?

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Student has satisfied all of the following Academic Unit (Computed) in the selection list Advertising Public Relations and Social Media, Art and Design, Biology, Biology and Radiation Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication Journalism and Media, Economics, English, Environmental Science and Studies, History Language and Global Culture, INTO College of Arts and Sciences, Math and Computer Science, Medical Dosimetry, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science and Legal Studies, Psychology, Radiation Sciences, Sociology and Criminal Justice ... And Student has satisfied all of the following Latest Class Standing in the selection list Freshman