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McMaster University SUSTAIN 2GS3_Mind Map Reflection

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Mind Map Reflection This course has taught me a great deal about the realm of sustainability, especially due to the unique approach in which this course delivers its information. Inherently, other c ... ourses about sustainability I have taken in the past have showcased the basic ideas surrounding the topic, such as threats and opportunities. However, while making this mind map, it was a fun way to incorporate new ideas such as green consultants, sustainable engineering as well as indigenous knowledge into the information I already had as background knowledge. When approaching this mind map, I took some time to go through the lecture notes I had created to divide the sections of course by topic. From this, I created 5 main topics which are the effects of climate change on the environment, effects of climate change on humanity, measures of climate change, threats to sustainability, and solutions/ways to be mor sustainable. It is important to note that each lecture does not fall into one specific category, but ideas from the lectures can be utilized in different categories. For instance, some ideas from the geographical views of sustainability lecture are used in the effects of climate change on the environment as well as the threats to sustainability threads. Additionally, some ideas that I was not familiar with before coming into this course were mainly included in the solutions and ways to be more sustainable node. Specifically, reviewing the industry perspective lecture as well as the sustainable engineering ideologies allowed me to gain further insight into the work being done to tackle issues revolving sustainability. For instance, the sustainable design principles include reviewing actions to see if objectives can be met with alternatives, modifying the actions, and using technological advancements to help tackle issues. These principles aim to replace the current measures and engineer new creative solutions to tackle pressing concerns. Furthermore, distinguishing between a circular and linear economy highlights a problem (current linear economy) and solution (circular economy). These ideas stem from the goal of creating an economic market where producers and consumers can limit waste, use biodegradable products as well as increase the lifespan of goods in an effort to reduce, reuse and recycle. [Show More]

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