# Sustainability (SUST) courses

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

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20814/20885/20887/20815/20877

"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, 1 section (/c/san-diego-miramar-college/schedule/fall-2026/sust.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-miramar-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 290 — Independent Study

- **Units:** 1-3
- **Hours:** 48-162 hours other
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: Obtain Permission Number from Instructor
- Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

This course is for students who wish to conduct additional research, a special project, or learning activities in the field of sustainability. It is not intended to replace an existing course in the discipline. In this course students will have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analysis, engaging in primary research, preparing reports, and meeting with the instructor at specific intervals.