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The Sustainability and Resource Management curriculum emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, exploring recycling and resource management from a variety of perspectives and in a variety of settings. Core curriculum provides students with an in-depth study of waste and resource management, emphasizing cultural, community, and business applications. Courses cover governmental and organizational policies, practices, and procedures in waste resource management, including best management practices and successful community and educational programs.
The sustainability and resource management certificate programs are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain employment or advancement in a sustainable resource management or a zero waste-related field. Course requirements are designed to provide students with a holistic perspective on the relationship of recycling and zero waste to a changing global economy and climate.
Two to Four semesters.
The core courses in this program are CSU and UC transferable.
Students can seek support through the Student Success Center. Students can also join the Green Team Alliance, the Bees Garden, and the Environmental Leadership Task Force.
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Sample Academic Plans
Course | Title | Units |
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SRM 85 | Society and Sustainability | 3 |
ENV 6 or GEOG 20 | Environmental and Resource Economics or Global Envirormental Problems | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
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SRM 90 | Resource Management and Zero Waste for Communities | 3 |
SRM 95 | Business Case for Sustainability | 3 |
SRM 168 | Cooperative Work Experience: Sustainability and Resource Management | 1-3 |
Course | Title | Units |
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SRM 80 | Introduction to Recycling and Resource Management | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
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SRM 85 | Culture and Zero Waste | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
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SRM 90 | Resource Management and Zero Waste for Communities | 3 |
SRM 95 | Business Case for Sustainability | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
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SRM 80 | Introduction to Recycling and Resource Management | 3 |
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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Exploratory Interest Area
Explore Engineering while still working toward your academic goals.
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Why choose IVC?
Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
With Fast Track Career Paths, at IVC, we give you the tools to quickly enter the workforce and start making money.
Looking to transfer to a four-year university? With the #1 Transfer Rate in California, IVC is the best place to start!
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