Sustainability
Certificate of Performance Biology · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Certificate of Performance in Sustainability focuses on the relationship between human and natural systems. Curriculum provides a foundation in critical analysis of complex, interconnected societal and environmental problems, and empowers students to create equitable solutions grounded in science.
Award Notes: A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District. This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Sustainability Program will be able to:
- Analyze, discuss and evaluate issues related to sustainability on all levels.
- Apply theory in academic disciplines such as sociology, philosophy, economics, and environmental science to the field of sustainability.
- Critically think about their role in the world and their possible contributions to a sustainable global society.
- Understand the role of ethics in sustainability.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 13 | |
| BIOL 101 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| orPHYN 114 | Weather and Climate | 3 |
| SUST 101 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |