Description of Course
This first-year colloquium will prepare Sustainable Built Environments students with insight into sustainable
concepts and practices by immersion in the field of sustainability. With a focus on preparation to enter the
sustainability field through creating self-marketing materials, students will explore current sustainability career
trends.
Course Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required for enrollment of this course; however, it is assumed that those taking this course
are also taking SBE 195A Careers in Sustainability in the same semester.
Global Lecturer (Contact First)
Erika Ebermann Vera, Arch.
Architect, University Professor of the Architecture Faculty in the UPC.
International Specialist in Restoration and Preservation of Buildings Heritage and Sustainable Architecture
Email: [email protected]
Office hours by appointment.
University of Arizona Faculty
Nicole Iroz-Elardo, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor, Planning
School of Landscape Architecture and Planning
College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture
Email: [email protected]
Office hours by appointment.
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Course Objectives
The primary objectives of this course are to (1) explore different career tracks in the sustainability field while
(2) developing personalized materials for job searches