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  "college": "san-diego-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Geology",
  "id": "sustainable-mining-practices-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Sustainable Mining Practices",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "geology",
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      "markdown": "The Certificate of Achievement in Sustainable Mining Practices is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for a lucrative mining career. Emphasis is placed on building job skills to minimize the negative impact of mining activities on the environment and surrounding communities. Coursework focuses on promoting ethical and responsible decision-making in mining operations by considering the long-term sustainability of resources and ecosystems. The certificate expands knowledge in sustainable mining practices and its impact on the environment, society, and the economy. The courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, techniques, and technologies involved in sustainable mining, focusing specifically on chemistry, energy and the environmental impacts of mining in its current and evolving forms.\n\n**Award Notes**\n\nStudents are recommended to complete GEOL 100 and GEOL 101 at the start of the program.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Sustainable Mining Practices Program will be able to:**\n\n1.  Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the scientific method.\n2.  Communicate an understanding of the connections between science and other human activities.\n3.  Examine the universe in a variety of courses.\n4.  Utilize critical thinking skills in a variety of scientific applications."
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          "text": "COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:",
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          "code": "CHEM 111",
          "title": "Chemistry in Society",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 111L",
          "title": "Chemistry in Society Laboratory",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 100",
          "title": "Physical Geology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 101",
          "title": "Physical Geology Laboratory",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GISG 104",
          "title": "Geographic Information Science and Spatial Reasoning",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SUST 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Sustainability",
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          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select 6-7 units from the following:",
          "units": "6-7"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG 135",
          "title": "Geography of California",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GISG 110",
          "title": "Introduction to Mapping and Geographic Information Systems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 102",
          "title": "Environmental Geology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANTH 103",
          "title": "Introduction to Cultural Anthropology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 101",
          "title": "Environmental Science",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "OCEA 101",
          "title": "The Oceans",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG 175",
          "title": "Sustainable Places and Practices",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NAIS 220",
          "title": "Native Americans and Environmental Issues",
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          "indent": false
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