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GEOG XL 1
Earth’s Physical Environment
5.0 units This course examines the Earth’s physical environment, with particular reference to the nature and distribution of landforms and climate and their significance to human populations. Instruction covers the major features of the Earth’s four environmental geospheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere) and the interactions between the numerous variables that constitute the geospheres and produce the Earth’s exceedingly complex physical environment. Transferrable for UC Credit. Reg# 389310 Fee: $845 No refund after 13 Jan. MOnline Jan. 9-Mar. 26 Fulfills Physical Sciences General Education requirement of the UCLA College of Letters and Science. Required course in Environmental Studies Certificate. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 13. c & Chelsea Robinson, PhD
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# 389307 Fee: $745 No refund after 13 Jan. MOnline Jan. 9-Mar. 26 Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 13. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. c & Nurit Katz, MBA, MPP, chief sustainability officer, UCLA
RRR
Reg# 389308 Fee: $745 No refund after 24 Jan. F Hybrid (In-Person) 11 mtgs Wednesday, 5:30-8:30pm, Jan. 11-Mar. 22 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Wednesday, 5:30-8:30pm, Jan. 18-Mar. 15 Remote Classroom Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 17. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. c & 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, measur‑ ing 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 techno‑ logical efforts occurring globally. Prerequisite(s): ENVIRON X 400: Principles of Sustainability I: Introduc‑ tion. If you are currently enrolled in ENVIRON X 400, you must receive a grade of “C” or better in ENVIRON X 400 to continue the series. Reg# 389359 Fee: $745 No refund after 23 Jan. F Hybrid (In-Person) 11 mtgs Tuesday, 6-9pm, Jan. 10-Mar. 21 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Tuesday, 6-9pm, Jan. 17-Mar. 14 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: Jan. 16. c Katherine Markova
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 decisionmaking; 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: Introduc‑ tion. If you are currently enrolled in ENVIRON X 400, you must receive a grade of “C” or better in ENVIRON X 400 to continue the series. Reg# 389309 Fee: $745 No refund after 13 Jan. MOnline Jan. 9-Mar. 26 Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 13. c & Warren Gorowitz
PUB PLC X 461
Climate Change, Energy, and the Environment
4.0 units The course provides a better understanding of how future energy solu‑ tions—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, environ‑ mental 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# 389429 Fee: $745 No refund after 25 Jan. F Hybrid (In-Person) 11 mtgs Thursday, 6-9pm, Jan. 12-Mar. 23 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Thursday, 6-9pm, Jan. 19-Mar. 16 Remote Classroom Elective course in Sustainability Certificate. Required course in Environmental Studies Certificate. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 18. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. c Instructor to be announced
