California Polytechnic State University
AC-2: Learning Outcomes

Sustainability Learning Objectives Cal Poly defines sustainability as the ability of the natural and social systems to survive and thrive together to meet current and future needs. In order to consider sustainability when making reasoned decisions, all graduating students (meaning all graduate and undergraduate) should be able to: - Define and apply sustainability principles within their academic programs - Explain how natural, economic, and social systems interact to foster or prevent sustainability - Analyze and explain local, national, and global sustainability using a multidisciplinary approach - Consider sustainability principles while developing personal and professional values - Academic Senate Resolution 688-09 (PDF), approved by President Baker June 22, 2009 In April 2004, President Baker signed the Talloires Declaration, a 10-point action plan. This plan commits Cal Poly to sustainability and environmental literacy in teaching, theory, and practice. https://academicprograms.calpoly.edu/content/academicpolicies/sustainability_lo

The College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) Natural Resource Management and Environmental Science Program (NRES) list: Environmental Management and Protection and Forestry and Natural Resources learning outcomes: - Demonstrate critical thinking/problem solving. - Effectively communicate, work in teams, and develop leadership skills. - Integrate and apply technical knowledge. - Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative skills and information management. - Exhibit an understanding of ethics and sustainability principles. - Engage in lifelong learning. Taken from https://nres.calpoly.edu/program-learning-objectives-outcomes The City and Regional Planning Program (CRP): Professional skills - Reflect upon, critique, and evolve the practice of planning - Address issues of sustainability, diversity, and environmental and social justice - Practice in accordance with the AICP Code of Ethics Taken from: http://catalog.calpoly.edu/collegesandprograms/collegeofarchitectureandenvironmentaldesign/cityregionalplanning/bscityandregionalplanning/ The Civil and Environmental Engineering program adopts the standard outcomes associated with ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission (1 through 7) as follows: - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics - an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors - an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts - an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives - an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions - an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. Taken from: https://ceenve.calpoly.edu/mission