# Sustainability (SUST) courses

San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/17459/18544/18546/17460/17534

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### SUST 101 — Introduction to Sustainability

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/sust.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/sust.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

This course introduces students to an interdisciplinary examination of the theory and practices of sustainability. Sustainability can be defined as meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Topics include restoring ecological and environmental health, creating just economic systems, and ensuring social justice. This course is intended for students interested in sustainability, environmental ethics, and peace studies.

### SUST 270 — Sustainability Work Experience

- **Units:** 1-4
- **Hours:** 54 - 216 hours other
- **Corequisite:** Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: SUST 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/sust.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: Obtain Permission Number from Instructor
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course provides on-the-job learning experiences for students employed in a job or internship. Students develop workplace competencies, critical thinking skills, and problem solving abilities through the creation and achievement of workplace sustainability learning objectives. One unit of credit may be earned for each 54 hours of work experience. The combined maximum credit for all Work Experience courses from all subject areas may not exceed 16 units. This course is intended for students majoring in Sustainability or those interested in the sustainability field. Students majoring in Sustainability or those interested in the sustainability field.