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EDUC-6380: Complex Urban Systems: Inquiry and Investigation

This class is an introduction to the socio-ecological systems that now comprise urban ecology. Early studies of urban ecology were assessments of ‘native’ landscapes imbedded within cities; current efforts are studies about ecology of the city to better understand the integration of ecological and human systems within and around built settings. By way of examples of recent planning, design, and innovation we will consider the challenges facing urban residents including air and water quality, access to food, population growth and sprawl, environmental health, environmental justice, and climate change. Students will explore the expression of ecosystem services in cities, with a focus on human health and wellness and biophilia. Students will be exposed to the diverse methods of scientific investigation now being used to understand, explain and predict both social and environmental dynamics in urban environments. They will explore and understand the scientific and technological foundations of urban ecological systems and their interface with human communities and infrastructure.
Min. Credits: 3.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Seattle
Method(s): Classroom
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Education



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