GREENHOUSE ROOTS SEMINAR
Challenges Greenhouse residents to think deeply about themselves and their place in the social and biophysical communities of which they are a part. Reflect on the meaning(s) of "sustainability" and consider how lifestyle and career choices impact other people and the environment. Discover the deep history of sustainability in Wisconsin and learn more about current sustainability initiatives on the UW-Madison campus and in the greater Madison Area. Introduces resources, skills, and knowledge that support a successful transition to college.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: Yes, for 2 number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Discuss the concept of sustainability in the context of complex interactions among humans and between humans and the non-human world from a variety of perspectives Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe the attributes of a healthy, mutually beneficial relationship with the place they live in and the members of their community Audience: Undergraduate 3. Assess, articulate, and acknowledge personal skills, abilities, and growth areas in the pursuit of sustainability Audience: Undergraduate 4. Integrate intellectual concepts and values-based knowledge to formulate a personalized approach to sustainability Audience: Undergraduate 5. Identify UW–Madison programs, resources, and services that support academic studies and co-curricular involvement Audience: Undergraduate 6. Describe the skills of a successful college student, including study strategies, time management, and self-awareness Audience: Undergraduate 7. Reflect on academic, career, and personal goals in the context of sustainability and community engagement Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Discuss the concept of sustainability in the context of complex interactions among humans and between humans and the non-human world from a variety of perspectives Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe the attributes of a healthy, mutually beneficial relationship with the place they live in and the members of their community Audience: Undergraduate 3. Assess, articulate, and acknowledge personal skills, abilities, and growth areas in the pursuit of sustainability Audience: Undergraduate 4. Integrate intellectual concepts and values-based knowledge to formulate a personalized approach to sustainability Audience: Undergraduate 5. Identify UW–Madison programs, resources, and services that support academic studies and co-curricular involvement Audience: Undergraduate 6. Describe the skills of a successful college student, including study strategies, time management, and self-awareness Audience: Undergraduate 7. Reflect on academic, career, and personal goals in the context of sustainability and community engagement Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027