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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & PUBLIC POLICY
Sustainability & Environmental Studies
For more information call (310) 825-7093 or visit uclaextension.edu/sustainability
ENVIRON X 400
Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction
4.0 units
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.
Reg# 393477
Fee: $745
No refund after 29 Sept.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Required course in Sustainability Certificate.
Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 7 & Nurit Katz, MBA, MPP, chief sustainability officer, UCLA
Reg# 393478
Fee: $745
No refund after 10 Oct.
Hybrid (In-Person)
11 mtgs
Wednesday, 5:30-8:30pm, Sept. 27-Dec. 6
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Wednesday, 5:30-8:30pm, Oct. 4-Nov. 29
Remote Classroom
Required course in Sustainability Certificate.
Enrollment deadline: Oct. 3. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 7 & Nurit Katz, MBA, MPP, chief sustainability officer, UCLA
MGMT X 401
Principles of Sustainability II: Current Issues and Case Studies
4.0 units
Gain a broad exposure and intimate knowledge of the business aspects of sustainability through real-world business case studies. Key elements of this course include identifying practical tools, measuring performance, and reviewing best practices. Upon completion, you have an understanding of the challenging and often competing interests between businesses and the regulatory, social, and technological efforts occurring globally.
Prerequisite(s): ENVIRON X 400: Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction. If you are currently enrolled in ENVIRON X 400, you will receive conditional permission to enroll but you must receive a grade of “C” or better in ENVIRON X 400 to continue the series.
Reg# 393483
Fee: $745
No refund after 29 Sept.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29. 7
David Pedersen, MBA, independent consultant
ENVIRON X 402
Principles of Sustainability III: Stakeholders and Engaging Communities
4.0 units
This course focuses on the human element, addressing the adequacy and equity of sustainability efforts and taking the universal principles to a different level that includes environmental justice. The emphasis is on behaviors and characteristics of the individual as well as the larger group and community influences that help shape and transform the individual into a sustainable global citizen. Topics include psychosocial and socio-cultural behaviors affecting beliefs, change, and decision-making; potential effects of sustainable action vs. inaction; pathways toward sustainable education and awareness; advocacy and activism; and the ethics of sustainability efforts across nations, including future opportunities and challenges. Includes guest experts, case studies, and site visits. Upon completing this course, students have a preparatory knowledge and understanding of individual and group roles in global sustainability; the interconnectedness and necessity of collaboration between social, economic, and ecological responsibilities; and the importance of advocacy and the media in raising and maintaining awareness of global sustainability and citizenry.
Prerequisite(s): ENVIRON X 400: Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction. If you are currently enrolled in ENVIRON X 400, you will receive conditional permission to enroll but you must receive a grade of “C” or better in ENVIRON X 400 to continue the series.
Reg# 393479
Fee: $745
No refund after 8 Oct.
Hybrid (In-Person)
11 mtgs
Monday, 6-9pm, Sept. 25-Dec. 4
UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave.
Monday, 6-9pm, Oct. 23-Nov. 27
Remote Classroom
Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Oct. 1. 7 & Victoria Charles, MS, LEED Green Association Accreditation, founder of the Climate Action Leadership Program
GEOG XL 5
People and the Earth’s Ecosystems
5.0 units
Exploration of ways in which human activity impacts the natural environment and how modification of the environment can eventually have significant consequences for human activity. This course uses case studies to examine real environmental problems that confront us today. c
Reg# 393482
Fee: $845
No refund after 29 Sept.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Fulfills Life or Physical Sciences General Education requirement of the UCLA College of Letters and Science. Required course in Environmental Studies Certificate. Elective in Sustainability Certificate. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 7 & Chelsea Robinson, PhD, founder and executive director
PUB PLC X 460.5
Renewable Energy Economics and Policy
4.0 units
This rigorous course provides accelerated exposure to the real-world challenges and opportunities of implementing renewable energy projects. Participants are introduced to fundamental concepts, tools, and resources. Students then apply the course concepts in a facilitated learning environment, both qualitatively and quantitatively, to real case studies drawn from industry. Topics include large-scale wind energy projects, distributed solar projects, bioenergy, energy efficiency, clean-tech commercialization, and climate change mitigation. Students will assess policy questions, evaluate economic opportunities, and develop meaningful recommendations regarding the case studies. After successfully completing this course, participants will be better equipped to evaluate policy alternatives, participate in public stakeholder processes, and make critical organizational decisions related to renewable energy. There are no prerequisites for this course. Internet access is required to access course materials, participate in discussion forums, and submit course requirements.
Reg# 393484
Fee: $745
No refund after 29 Sept.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Elective course in Sustainability Certificate. Elective course in Sustainable Business and Management Specialization.
Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29. 7
Dr. Akima Cornell PhD at University of Essex; principal, Akima Consulting, LLC.
PUB PLC X 461
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
4.0 units
The course provides a better understanding of how future energy solutions both power and transportation address climate change and environmental protection from a policy standpoint. Instructors broadly discuss climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions, their impacts, and policy actions to reduce such impacts. The course also briefly discusses interrelationships among greenhouse gases, environmental quality, public health, energy security, and long-term sustainability. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to better analyze, plan, and advise on future actions in response to new and evolving federal, state, and local programs and policies in this area.
Reg# 393485
Fee: $745
No refund after 29 Sept.
M Online
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Elective course in Sustainability Certificate. Required course in Environmental Studies Certificate.
Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. 7
Therese Zarlengo MS, retired meteorologist, National Weather Service
PUB PLC X 495
Sustainability Internship
4.0 units
The internship provides students with a unique experiential learning opportunity related to environmental sustainability. The internship site is selected by the eligible student from among a variety of related disciplines, allowing the student to create a distinctive independent learning experience. The purpose is to apply the material learned in formal Sustainability Certificate academic courses to a workplace setting, acquiring valuable job skills. Students gain hands-on experience by working on real industry problems/projects in the private or public sector or in a nonprofit organization. Students intern for a minimum of 120 working hours. Throughout the internship, students communicate and work alongside an Extension instructor who helps guide them through the process. Students are required to complete a final report of their experience once they complete the internship. Prerequisite(s): Fifty percent of the program requirements (thus, three of the five courses) must be completed before taking the Internship course.
Reg# 393486
Fee: $810
No refund after 29 Sept.
Independent Study/Internship
Sept. 25-Dec. 10
Elective course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sept. 29.
Dr. Akima Cornell PhD at University of Essex; principal, Akima Consulting, LLC.
ENVIRON X 405 Supply Chain Sustainability
4.0 units
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the subject of sustainable supply chains in business. The course provides a basic understanding of the nature of complex supply chains, the role that sustainability plays in business, and the most commonly encountered challenges in a business career. This course looks at how we integrate environmentally, socially, and financially viable practices into an organization’s complete product and/or services lifecycle, from product design and development to material selection (including raw material extraction or agricultural production), manufacturing, packaging, transportation, and end-of-life. It is about managing the supply base to drive innovation towards a more sustainable future. It provides practical advice on how to identify supply chain sustainability issues when they arise, how to get enough information to assess one’s responsibilities, how to analyze a complex set of choices, and how to marshal the resources of a large organization to act responsibly and ethically. While the course includes some business theory, it is designed to be approached by the seasoned manager, the novice businessperson, and students in school.
Reg# 393480
Fee: $745
No refund after 11 Oct.
Hybrid (In-Person)
11 mtgs
Thursday, 6-9pm, Sept. 28-Dec. 14
UCLA: Boelter Hall
No meeting Nov. 23.
Remote dates will be announced closer to the start of the quarter. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Oct. 4. 7
Bonnie Nixon, MS; PHD student, who is a corporate sustainability executive, strategist, and human rights educator.
