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Course Description

This introductory survey lays the foundation for the study of global sustainability. With universal principles as a broad framework, this course provides a basic understanding of environmental systems and the interrelationship and effect of humans upon the environment. Topics include a historical overview of sustainability and the current problems and issues, an overview of earth's physical and biological systems and the impact of environmental issues like climate change on these systems, an examination of environmental and urban issues and strategies, and tools to investigate and analyze sustainable environmental practices.

Course Outline

This course lays the foundation for the study of global sustainability by providing a basic understanding of environmental systems and the interrelationship and effect of humans upon the environment.

Notes

Department of Health Sciences and Sciences
(310) 825-7093
sustainability@uclaextension.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Contact Hours
33.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $750.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2024 to Sep 07, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Required course in Sustainability Certificate.

Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2024. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) THINKING IN SYSTEMS: A PRIMER © 2008 CHELSEA GREENPUBLISHING ISBN 9781603580557
  • Book (Mandatory) WORKING TOWARDSUSTAINABILITY: ETHICALDECISION-MAKING IN ATECHNOLOGICAL WORLD © 2011 WILEY ISBN 9780470539729
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