ENVIRON646
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Urban Ecology
Subject
ENVIRON
Catalog Number
646
Title
Urban Ecology
Course Description
Addresses how to understand urban areas as ecological and socio-ecological systems and the distinction between the study of ecology in and of cities. Examines both through theoretical lens of socio-ecological systems, in which humans and their actions are a component of, rather than disturbance imposed on, ecological systems. Applies theoretical and methodological tools to global, regional, and local urban issues. Prerequisites: One ecology course and one environmental social sciences course.
Grading Basis
Graded
Consent (Permission Number)
No Special Consent Required
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Lecture
General Education Curriculum Codes
R - (R) Research, W - (W) Writing, NW - (NW) Investigating Natural World: A&S Curriculum, NS - (NS) Natural Sciences, SS - (SS) Social Sciences