ENVIRON646

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Urban Ecology

Nicholas Sch of Environ NSOE - Nicholas School of Environment

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