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ENVS 145Green Cities

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Are cities an environmental savior or an engine of pollution? This course considers what makes a truly green city and analyzes innovative urban policies in areas such as energy, transportation, buildings, and waste management.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): previous or concurrent enrollment in ENVS 100 and ENVS 100L, or by permission of the instructor.

  • UCSC Students who still need to satisfy ENVS 100/100L use this form to petition for enrollment: https://forms.gle/wkSececckYeAs3aU7
  • Visiting Students - email your proof of prerequisite material to the department at envsadvi@ucsc.edu for permission to enroll.
  • From the Instructor: The focus of this course is urban sustainability.

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am
OnlineC. RivasplataOpen 26/35

Summer 2026Open Summer 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 9:00am–12:30pm
OnlineC. RivasplataOpen 18/35

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm
OnlineC. RivasplataOpen 34/35

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