Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction

ENVIRON X 400

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.

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What you can learn.

Gain a fundamental understanding of sustainability
Explore sustainability issues
Identify and implement effective solutions
Learn how to evaluate the viability of sustainability strategies

About this course:

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.

Summer 2025 Schedule

June 23 - September 7

This section has no set meeting times.

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Instructor: Nurit Katz

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Fee:

$850.00

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Notes

Required course in Sustainability Certificate.

Enrollment deadline: June 29th, 2025. 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 sustainability@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025

Course Requirements

Thinking in Systems: International Bestseller by Donella H. Meadows (Author), Diana Wright (Editor)

Chelsea Green Publishing

ISBN 978-1603580557

Working Toward Sustainability: Ethical Decision-Making in a Technological World by Charles J. Kibert (Author), Martha C. Monroe (Author), Anna L. Peterson (Author), Richard R. Plate (Author), Leslie Paul Thiele (Author)

Wiley

ISBN 978-0470539729