Upper-Division

CRSN128 Advanced Peer Leadership Practicum

Advanced practicum for the application of skills and theoretical knowledge studied in course 28. Uses many learning modes including readings, discussions, case studies, lectures, and group projects. Prerequisite(s): course 28. Enrollment by permission of instructor.

Credits

3

Repeatable for credit

Yes

CRSN151A Sustainability Praxis in the Natural and Built Environment

Introduces the concepts, methods, practices, and tools of the trade for conceptualizing and conducting research in sustainability praxis in the built environmnent, and the quantitative and analytical tools required to conduct such analysis and research. (Formerly Sustainability Praxis in the Built Environment).

Credits

5

General Education Code

PE-T

Quarter offered

Winter

CRSN151B Innovation and Professionalization for Sustainability Designers, Engineers, and Entrepreneurs

Teaches how to become innovators and entrepreneurs, develop projects and enterprises, and adopt professional practices. Focuses on sustainability for students in Sustainability Studies, especially in connection with students' research and interests.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Spring

CRSN151C Sustainability Laboratory Tools, Techniques, and Applications

Introduces the concepts, skills, and strategies fundamental to the successful development of sustainability-related projects appropriate to the Sustainability Lab. Provides access to functional and living laboratory space, equipment, professional development, and technical training.

Credits

3

Repeatable for credit

Yes

Quarter offered

Fall

CRSN152 IDEASS Laboratory Practicum

Laboratory designed to advance sustainability education with real-world impact. Enables students to develop as change agents and to make valued contributions to sustainable-design projects that advance new technologies or strategies and bring about societal and environmental change.

Credits

2

Instructor

Tamara Ball, Kevin Bell, Thomas Rettenwender

Repeatable for credit

Yes

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter, Spring

CRSN155 Rachel Carson College Sustainability Internship

For students undertaking sustainability-oriented service-learning work in the college (college-related projects, community service organizations, or public agencies). Students are supervised by the instructor and project supervisor, and determine the content of their internship with the instructor and supervisor.

Credits

2

Instructor

Susan Watrous

Requirements

Enrollment restricted to college members or by permission of instructor.

Repeatable for credit

Yes

General Education Code

PR-S

CRSN160 Developing Leadership to Facilitate Environmental Education

Prepares students to facilitate working groups for Sustainable Living (courses 61/161) during the spring quarter. The skills acquired during this course include: facilitation skills; problem-solving; syllabus planning; curriculum building; experiential learning techniques; leadership skills; cultural competence; and non-violent communication training. Enrollment by interview only. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Credits

5

Instructor

Ronnie Lipschutz

Quarter offered

Winter

CRSN161 Education for Sustainable Living Program

Analyzes sustainability and its application in daily life and on campus, involving collaboration between students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community. Guest lecturers, discussions, an optional UC-wide retreat, and essays allow engagement with aspects of ecological and social sustainability.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Spring

CRSN162 Sustainability Internship Practicum

Introduces students to sustainable practices and state, local, and UC-wide policies through projects. Matches students with UCSC staff partners to work collaboratively on projects that integrate sustainability into aspects of campus operations. Supports students to develop the competencies necessary to become effective environmental professionals through learning models including hands-on work experience; professional skills training; guest lectures; reading, and discussion; and peer-to-peer advising. In addition to project deliverables, students complete and present a portfolio of their work upon completion of their project. Enrollment limited to Sustainability Office Interns and by instructor permission; an interview, resume, and cover letter are required.

Credits

5

Repeatable for credit

Yes

General Education Code

PR-S

Quarter offered

Winter, Spring

CRSN175S Data and Democracy

Critically interrogates the multiple meanings of data and democracy. Students examine case studies on the mobilization and framing of democracy in particular moments. Students also analyze concerns and opportunities provided by data management and archival practices of evidence and cataloging.

Credits

5

General Education Code

PE-T

Quarter offered

Spring

CRSN193 Field Study

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter, Spring

CRSN193F Field Study

Provides for individual programs of study sponsored by the college and performed off campus. Must be sponsored by college faculty. Approval of the student's adviser and the academic preceptor is needed to enroll. May be repeated three times for credit. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.

Credits

2

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter, Spring

CRSN195 Senior Thesis

Credits

5

Repeatable for credit

Yes

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter, Spring

CRSN198 Independent Field Study

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter, Spring

CRSN199 Tutorial

Credits

5

Repeatable for credit

Yes

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter, Spring

CRSN199F Tutorial

Individual study for upper-division students directed by a faculty member affiliated with the college. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency.

Credits

2

Repeatable for credit

Yes

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter, Spring