ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & PUBLIC POLICY

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Sustainability & Environmental Studies

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ENVIRON X 14

The Ocean Environment: An Ecosystem Perspective

4.0 units This course provides students with an overview of the scientific study of the oceans with a strong focus on ecosystems and environmental issues. The course incorporates narrated lectures, readings, media assignments, and online discussion. Through these course activities and assessments, students 1) become knowledgeable with respect to basic physical, chemical, geological, and biological components and paradigms of the ocean environment; 2) become familiar with physi‑ cal, chemical, geological, and biological features of several marine ecosystems; and 3) become knowledgeable on marine environmental issues including ocean acidification, global climate change, ocean resources, marine mammal conservation, and ecosystem degradation.

Reg# 385427 Fee: $845

No refund after 1 Apr. mOnline Mar. 28‑June 12 Required course in Environmental Studies Certificate. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline Apr. 1. c & Rebecca Shipe, PhD, associate adjunct professor, Institute of the Environment & Sustainability, UCLA

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# 385421 Fee: $715

No refund after 1 Apr. mOnline Mar. 28‑June 12 Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline Apr. 1. c & Nurit Katz, MBA, MPP, chief sustainability officer and executive officer, Facilities Management, UCLA

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Reg# 385430 Fee: $715

No refund after 13 Apr. v In-Person 11 mtgs Wednesday, 5:30‑8:30pm, Mar. 30‑June 8 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline Apr. 6. c & Nurit Katz, MBA, MPP, chief sustainability officer and executive officer, Facilities Management, UCLA

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 trans‑ form 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. inac‑ tion; 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 indi‑ vidual and group roles in global sustainability; the interconnected‑ ness 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.

Reg# 385432 Fee: $715

No refund after 11 Apr. v In-Person 10 mtgs Monday, 6‑9pm, Mar. 28‑June 6 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 4. c & Victoria Charles, MS, LEED Green Association Accreditation, founder of the Climate Action Leadership Program 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 prod‑ uct design and development to material selection (including raw material extraction or agricultural production), manufacturing, packag‑ ing, 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# 385433 Fee: $715

No refund after 13 Apr. v In-Person 11 mtgs Wednesday, 6‑9pm, Mar. 30‑June 8 UCLA Extension Gayley Center: 1145 Gayley Ave. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 6. c Bonnie Nixon, MS; PHD student, who is a corporate sustainability executive, strategist, and human rights educator.

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# 385426 Fee: $845

No refund after 1 Apr. mOnline Mar. 28‑June 12 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 limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 1. c & Chelsea Robinson, PhD, founder and executive director

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: Introduction.

Reg# 385425 Fee: $715

No refund after 1 Apr. mOnline Mar. 28‑June 12 Required course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 1. c David Pedersen, MBA, independent consultant

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 facili‑ tated 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 stake‑ holder 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# 385509 Fee: $715

No refund after 1 Apr. mOnline Mar. 28‑June 12 Elective course in Sustainability Certificate. Elective course in Sustainable Business and Management Specialization. 36 hours of CM credit for AICP certified planners. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 1. c Akima Cornell, PhD at University of Essex; principal, Akima Consulting, LLC. 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# 385434 Fee: $715

No refund after 1 Apr. mOnline 11 mtgs Mar. 28‑June 12 Elective course in Sustainability Certificate. Required course in Environmental Studies Certificate. 36 hours of CM credit for AICP certified planners. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 1. c Therese Zarlengo, MS, retired meteorologist, National Weather Service

PUB PLC X 477 Food Justice

4.0 units This online course examines food justice from diverse theoretical, applied, and ethical perspectives (e.g. socioeconomic class, race and ethnicity, culture, access and equity, law, economy, ecology, sover‑ eignty, health, and wellbeing). We survey food justice organizations and initiatives working to create and maintain healthy and sustainable food systems locally, regionally, and globally. The course explores the contemporary food system by examining food production, distribution, and consumption and their impacts on the quality of life of food producers, workers and consumers. The course provides a framework for understanding and addressing issues of food justice, specifically the role of policy and politics in determining what we eat, who experi‑ ences the costs and benefits of contemporary/industrial food systems, and how we can build equity and sustainability for our food system. Upon completion of the course, students will have a working under‑ standing of established and emerging approaches to the challenges of improving and promoting food justice. Students also gain the practical knowledge needed to advocate effectively for food justice.

Reg# 385428 Fee: $715

No refund after 1 Apr. mOnline Mar. 28‑June 12 Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 1. c & James Bassett, PhD, senior member, Environmental Affairs Committee, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce 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 experi‑ ence by working on real industry problems/projects in the private or public sector or in a nonprofit organization. Students intern for a mini‑ mum 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# 385429 Fee: $810

No refund after 4 Apr. Independent Study/Internship Mar. 28‑June 12 Elective course in Sustainability Certificate. Restricted course. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 4. Akima Cornell, PhD at University of Essex; principal, Akima Consulting, LLC.

MGMT X 481.5

Global Business Practices in Sustainability

4.0 units This course provides a broad overview of global business practices in sustainability, designed to help students develop a strong foundation in this complex subject. The primary focus is helping students under‑ stand the business rationale for sustainability. Students examine why and how a business is addressing environmental and sustainability issues across sectors and industries. Additionally, the course covers the various principles, models, methodologies, and indicators of sus‑ tainability to help students understand how global business aware‑ ness and practices in the field have evolved since the concept first emerged in the 1980s.

Reg# 385187 Fee: $765

No refund after 1 Apr. mOnline Mar. 28‑June 12 c & Misha Kouzeh, MS, consultant, trainer, TEDx speaker

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