Summer Enrollment is Open! Courses begin June 23, 2025.

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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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
Hybrid
Starting at $850.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

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

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Canceled
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Instructor: Nurit Katz
403478
Fee:
$850.00
Onlineformat icon
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)
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)

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 5:30PM - 8:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Nurit Katz
404938
Fee:
$900.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Required course in Sustainability Certificate.

This hybrid section is made up of live online and in-person  instruction.

International Students: This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes.

Enrollment deadline: September 28, 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
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Sep 24, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Oct 1, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Oct 8, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Oct 15, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Oct 22, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Oct 29, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Nov 5, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Nov 12, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Nov 19, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Nov 26, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Dec 3, 2025
5:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Nurit Katz
404738
Fee:
$900.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Required course in Sustainability Certificate.

Enrollment deadline: September 28, 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
No refunds after September 28, 2025
Course Requirements

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

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