2014-2015 Academic Catalog

May 20, 2024

2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

IDCE 380 - Urban Ecology: Cities as Ecosystems

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.