Courses
- The Nature and Environment of New York
The objective of this course is to examine the “natural” and built environment of the New York City metropolitan region, how it has changed over time, the drivers behind environmental transformations and the challenges for the creating “sustainable conditions” in the future.
- College Now
The objective of this course is to provide students with an active learning experience during they will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in the realm of civic engagement, specifically environmentalism. Students will address questions regarding the structure, implementation, and effectiveness of civic environmental activities.
The course will follow a chronological history of environmental movements ranging from the birth of environmental protection during the industrial revolution to 20th century issues including the creation of landmark environmental legislation and finally the current environmental challenges that communities are facing. Through out the course, the recurrent themes and questions will be: How are people-both lay and experts-involved in the environmental decision making process? What type of environmentalism is most appropriate for contemporary environmental issues such as global warming, environmental justice, and public health concerns?
- Civic Environmentalism – GEOG 382.55, Winter 2009—Intersession
The objective of this course is to provide students with an active learning experience during they will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in the realm of civic engagement, specifically environmentalism. Students will address questions regarding the structure, implementation, and effectiveness of civic environmental activities.
The course will follow a chronological history of environmental movements ranging from the birth of environmental protection during the industrial revolution to 20th century issues including the creation of landmark environmental legislation and finally the current environmental challenges that communities are facing. Through out the course, the recurrent themes and questions will be: How are people-both lay and experts-involved in the environmental decision making process? What type of environmentalism is most appropriate for contemporary environmental issues such as global warming, environmental justice, and public health concerns?
- Cities and Climate Change: PGEOG 383.01/711.001, Fall 2009
Global urbanization and climate change represent two of the most important transformations of the early 21st century. The objective of this course is to examine the intersections between cities and climate change. The class will be structured around a set of group activities and projects. A principal project will be to evaluate the impact and vulnerability of underground infrastructure and possibilities for adaptation and mitigation.
