Get an introduction to the basics of environmental sustainability - energy, transportation, water use, recycling, and natural resource life cycles. Discover ways individuals, organizations, and governments can manage resources in a responsible manner, with minimal impact on natural surroundings and climate. Learn scientific methods for measuring the effectiveness of eco-friendly practices, whether in kilowatt-hours of energy use, acre-feet of reclaimed water, or greenhouse gas emissions. Find out how and why leading-edge organizations are auditing their own practices and committing to long-term sustainability programs.
Course Number: BUSA-40729 Credit: 3 units
This course is part of the following Certificate Program(s):
Time:
M,
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(9 mtgs.)
Location:
Room MV26, UCSD Extension Mission Valley Ctr, 404 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 102, San Diego, CA Class Type: In-class—traditional classroom instruction Instructor:Risa B Baron
Time:
M,
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. No mtgs. 01/18/10, 02/15/10
(9 mtgs.)
Location:
Room MV25, UCSD Extension Mission Valley Ctr, 404 Camino Del Rio S., Ste. 102, San Diego, CA Class Type: In-class—traditional classroom instruction Instructor:Risa B Baron
Textbooks:
No information available at this time.
Section Policies:No refunds after: 01/25/10.
Section Notes: This is a blended course; all class sessions are taught
in a classroom and course materials, like the syllabus,
resources, and handouts, are delivered online.
You will have access to your online course materials
on the published start date. The login URL website is
ucsdextension.blackboard.com. Your user name and
password is your e-mail address on record with
UCSD Extension.
Location:ucsdextension.blackboard.com You will have access to your course on the published start date. Class Type: Online—web-based instruction Instructor:Risa B Baron
Textbooks:
No information available at this time.
Section Policies:No refunds after: 01/25/10.
Section Notes: This course is fully online. It includes approximately
18 hours of instruction in addition to time required to complete
homework, projects and/or assignments. Valid e-mail required.