2010-2011 Academic Catalog

May 01, 2024

2010-2011 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GEOG 280 - Urban Ecology: Cities as Ecosystems

Type of Course: Lecture, Discussion

Explores ecology and the social and physical geography of cities as systems built, inhabited and managed by people. This class of ecosystem is often neglected except in studies of pollution, yet it is home to many of the world’s people and to a surprising number of plant and animal species as well. Readings, lectures, discussion and written work combine landscape and systems ecology with physical and urban geography and environmental justice to broaden our understanding of city environments, both present and possible. Four day field trip to New York City is required in late Sept/early Oct;a $50 fee is charged to students at time of registration to cover administrative and transportation costs. In addition, students should bring $20 for a subway pass and enough to cover meals. Book costs for the course are minimal. Registration is by Permission only (email: drocheleau@clarku.edu)

Cross Listed: GEOG 380, GES 280, ID 280, IDCE 380, UDSC 280

Instructor: Ms. Rocheleau

When Offered: Offered every year

Faculty: Dianne Rocheleau, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Geography