Online Sustainability and Cultural Geography
CGF 110 - Resilient American Futures: An Academic Road Trip
Overview
The communities, cities, and natural systems that are linked by America’s 2,400 mile Interstate 10 highway are currently confronted with some of the biggest sustainability problems that will eventually affect the entire country. Connecting the fastest growing, most demographically diverse, and most disaster-vulnerable U.S. cities from Los Angeles to Jacksonville, the I-10 provides a living observatory for exploring modern problems like climate change and social inequity while envisioning more sustainable and inclusive futures.
View syllabusCourse prerequisites and requirements
To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.
Quick facts
Next start date:
Mar. 18, 2025 (8 weeks)
- Credits: 3
- Length: 8 weeks
- Cost: $25 + $400
What you’ll learn
- Analyze real world resource systems, resilience problems, and possible solutions affecting local communities across the country, using concepts from multiple academic fields
- Relate historical development, cultural diversity, and associated social equity issues to contemporary problems and solutions
- Develop media literacy by conducting basic research required in a collegiate setting
- Identify the specific college course offerings, degree tracks, and career paths for each student’s individual interests and goals
What to expect in class
Videos, readings, discussions, assignments, activities, and quizzes
Exams and grading
10%
Yellowdig Discussions
25%
Quizzes
35%
Assignments
25%
Research Journey
5%
Career Activities
Transcript
This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.
This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the SUST: Sustainability General Studies requirements at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.
Faculty and course staff
