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Jazmin Guzman
Administrative Assistant
Los Angeles
Santa Monica College
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Patricia Ramos
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Program Details
Sustainable Materials Management General Certificate of Achievement
New Program
Environmental Technology (030300)
02/10/25
Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) is among the largest and most rapidly growing industries in America. As more cities and businesses develop sustainability and zero waste policies, the need increases for personnel who can properly manage resource use and recycling. The Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) curriculum emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, exploring recycling and materials management from a variety of perspectives and in a variety of settings. The core curriculum will provide students with an in-depth study of waste diversion and materials management, emphasizing cultural, community, and business applications. Courses cover governmental and organizational policies, practices, and procedures in waste and materials management, including a circular economy, best management practices and successful community and educational zero waste programs.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and oversee waste management programs aimed at implementing Zero Waste principles and sustainability practices for individuals, businesses, and the communities. Additionally, students will demonstrate the ability to write proposals and policy using correct terminology, principles, and California legislation and regulations regarding waste, recycling, sustainable materials management, and Zero Waste systems.
Area of Emphasis: (12 units)
Required Core Courses: (12 units)
SMM 1Introduction to Sustainable Material Management 3units
SMM 2 Sustainable Material Management and Zero Waste 3units
SMM 3 Sustainable Material Management and Zero Waste for Communities 3units
SMM 4 Sustainable Material Management and Zero Waste in Business 3units
projected 50
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and oversee waste management programs aimed at implementing Zero waste principles and sustainability practices for individuals, businesses, and the communities. Additionally, students will demonstrate the ability to write proposals and policy using correct terminology, principles and CA legislation and regulations regarding waste, recycling, sustainable resource management and zero waste systems.
Course Units and Hours
12
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Course Report
Students must complete with a passing grade of C or higher the following courses
SMM 1Introduction to Sustainable Materials Management
SMM 2 Culture and Zero Waste
SMM 3 Sustainable Materials Management and Zero Waste for Communities
SMM 4 Sustainable Materials Management and Zero Waste in Business
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMM 1 | Introduction to Sustainable Materials Management | 3 | Semester |
| SMM 2 | Culture and Zero Waste | 3 | Semester |
| SMM 3 | Sustainable Materials Management and Zero Waste for Communities | 3 | Semester |
| SMM 4 | Sustainable Materials Management and Zero Waste in Business | 3 | Semester |
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New Program
Earth Science Department
Golden West College And Irvine Valley College
projected 50
Energy, Construction, & Utilities
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Submission Details
09/30/24 - 12:22 PM
10/21/24 - 04:13 PM by Gray Rakow
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Gray Rakow Super User · 10/21/24
Uploaded Sustainable Materials Management LMI Report per LA COE & SMC
Gray Rakow Super User · 10/01/24
As required by the LARC Program Recommendation Process, which is outlined on the LARC Program Recommendation webpage (https://losangelesrc.org/program-recommendation/), the LA Workforce Council Voting Members must be included in the collegial consultation process for new programs. If you have not already done so, please reach out to the LAWC voting members at colleges with similar programs (per your issued LMI report from LA COE) within the next week to ensure that any concerns or questions may be addressed prior to the upcoming business meeting. The current voting members are always available in the Resources section of the LARC Program Recommendation webpage. Please feel free to reach out with any questions (grakow@pasadena.edu).