GEOG 2311: Urban Environmental Sustainability
GEOG 2311 introduces students to the topic of environmental sustainability of cities. Cities are often at the forefront of dealing with a whole range of environmental, social and economic issues, otherwise known as sustainability. In this course students will explore various components of environmental sustainability including:
- Urban ecosystems
- Urban environmental issues
- Biodiversity of urban areas
- Energy, waste management, and transportation
- Urban green spaces
- Green buildings
- Environmental planning
The course examines, through a number of Case Studies, what cities around the world are doing to try and achieve sustainability, as well as local examples.
