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Dec 05, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2025-2026
Sustainability, Certificate
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The Sustainability Certificate program is a one-semester in-residence program on the Wayne L. Prim Campus, UNR at Lake Tahoe, in Incline Village, Nevada. Regional and global leaders in the fields of climate change, climate justice, sustainability practice, science, technology and art will visit the campus to share their knowledge with students. Part of the colloquium course includes experiential and project-based learning related to the seminars. The intimate meeting-style setting makes this a unique experience for students to network with leaders in the field.
NOTE: Students who are enrolled in this program solely are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to: - describe important environmental systems and the interrelationship and effect of humans upon the environment.
- explain individual and group roles in sustainability, and the interconnectedness and necessity of collaboration between social, economic, and ecological responsibilities.
- analyze the impacts of natural and human caused climate changes on resources and society, and how science and modern technology can be used to mitigate and/or adapt to the new conditions.
Contact Information
Dr. Douglas Boyle, Interim Vice Provost & Dean
UNR at Lake Tahoe
douglasb@unr.edu
775-784-1058 Dr. Brian Frost, Assistant Dean
UNR at Lake Tahoe
frost@unr.edu
775-784-1993 Program Requirements (12 units)
Students must take the following classes. |
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