15383

EUS 101

Intro to Environmental & Urban Study

Kris Feder

. T . Th .

3:10pm-4:30pm

HEG 204

SSCI

Humans have profoundly altered the character of Earth’s biosphere since the advent of agriculture and urbanization 10,000 years ago. This course explores how global problems such as climate disruption, species extinction, and depletion of fossil soils, fuels, and waters are interlinked with one another but also with social problems such as financial instability, widening economic inequality, food insecurity, intensifying conflict and militarization, and declining public health. We review the empirical evidence of major environmental problems; consider which academic disciplines and practical skills are required to tackle them; and contemplate alternative political options open to governments and communities. Issues will be considered at a variety of scales—from the level of individual responsibility to the local, regional, national, and global dimensions. EUS 101 and 102 are the foundational courses of the EUS program and are required for moderation. No prerequisite. Class size: 22

15615

EUS 102

Intro to Environmental & Urban SCIENCE

Elias Dueker

. T . Th .

1:30pm-2:50pm

RKC 102

SSCI

This course offers an integrated exploration of the science underlying environmental issues. The primary objective is to provide students with a systems-oriented understanding of biological, chemical, physical, and geological processes that affect earth, air, water, and life. Students will gain a solid understanding of the fundamental scientific principles governing environmental systems including the cycling of matter and the flow of energy. By practicing the application of these scientific concepts, students will develop their ability to predict potential outcomes of complex environmental issues. Regional examples of elemental cycling, hydrology, ecology, climate change, and food systems will be used to teach and practice concepts, including through field trips to local environmental points of interest. Class size: 22

15584

EUS 203 A

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Ben Houston

. . . . F

2:40pm-4:40pm

HDR 101A

SCI

2 credits (Core Course) This course is designed to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive review of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and remote sensing technologies as they are used in a variety of social and environmental science applications. Through a mixture of lectures, readings and hands-on exercises, students will acquire an understanding of the structure of spatial data and databases, basic cartographic principles and data visualization techniques, how to conduct spatial analysis and methods for developing sound GIS project design and management practices. Upon completing this class, students will:

· Understand the fundamental concepts of geographic information systems and their relationship with other information management systems.

· Gain familiarity with GIS software for conducting basic GIS analyses and producing cartographic products.

· Conduct studies typically carried out in GIS including site selection, analysis of spatial/temporal processes, assess environmental impacts, geocode data and conduct point pattern analysis.

Prerequisites: Preference will be given to moderated students. Class size: 10

The first meeting of this class will be on February 6.

15716

EUS 203 B

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Ben Houston

. . . . F

9:30am-11:30 am

HDR 101A

SCI

· Understand the fundamental concepts of geographic information systems and their relationship with other information management systems.

· Gain familiarity with GIS software for conducting basic GIS analyses and producing cartographic products.

· Conduct studies typically carried out in GIS including site selection, analysis of spatial/temporal processes, assess environmental impacts, geocode data and conduct point pattern analysis.

Prerequisites: Preference will be given to moderated students. Class size: 10

The first meeting of this class will be on February 6.

15094

EUS 221

Water

Elias Dueker

. T . Th .

. . W . .

10:10am- 11:30am

1:30pm-4:30pm

RKC 111

RKC 112

SCI

Of related interest: Biology This course offers a detailed exploration of the earth’s hydrosphere and its interactions with the biosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere. Topics will include origins of the hydrosphere, origins of life, the global hydrologic cycle, and anthropogenic influences on that cycle. We will further explore pressing global environmental issues associated with the hydrosphere: climate change, protection of drinking water resources, freshwater and marine ecosystem degradation, and waste water treatment. Lab work will be guided by scientific questions related to these issues, and will focus on detection of anthropogenic influence, management and maintenance of water resources, and frontiers of scientific approaches to sustainable human interactions with water resources. Specifically, students will conduct field sampling and utilize microbiological and chemical assays in the lab to better understand the ecological ramifications of water pollution in marine, estuarine and freshwater systems. Prerequisites: EUS 102, Bio 202, or permission of instructor. Class size: 16

15535

EUS 240

Advanced Readings in

Environmental science

Gidon Eshel

M . W . .

10:10am- 11:30am

OLIN 306

SSCI

While prohibitively technical at times, some fundamental advances in environmental science can be translated into English and made at least partially palatable for the curious, motivated student. This seminar-style course will explore, in detail, several key papers of recent years covering climate change, water resources and agriculture. Class size: 10

15384

EUS 305

EUS Practicum: Environmental

and Urban Disasters

Myra Armstead

. . . . F

11:50am-2:20pm

OLIN 201

SSCI

Cross-listed: American Studies, History Focusing on the American context, this course considers the evolution of human understandings of the causes and reasons for climate and weather-related catastrophes and for deadly epidemics, and how these conceptions have shaped human responses to these events. It will explore the complex ways in which scientific, technological, and engineering advances have both mediated and contributed to disasters. It will assess the effectiveness of disaster relief and disaster deterrence efforts. Finally, and centrally, it will give students an opportunity to do field work with local agencies and organizations involved in disaster education, prevention, preparation, and response. Class size: 15

15534

EUS COL

EUS COLLOQUIUM

Gidon Eshel

M . W . .

11:50am- 1:10pm

HEG 102

N/A

2 credits The colloquium will focus on environmental sciences, exploring several fundamental aspects of the earth: 1) early earth atmosphere, especially oxidation state and the relevance to human health of its reversal; 2) the tropics, tropical meteorology, El Nino, and their roles in global climate change; 3) the response of various ecosystem functions to climate change and elevated CO2; and 4) paleoclimate: deep time and water retention, snowball earth, possible climatic mechanisms of mass extinctions, ice age makers and amplifiers. Class size: 20

15596

HIST 280B

AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY: THE AGE OF ECOLOGY

Mark Lytle

M . W . .

3:10pm-4:30pm

HEG 102

HIST

(Core course)

15388

ANTH 101

Intro to Cultural Anthropology

Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins

M . W . .

11:50am-1:10pm

OLIN 204

SSCI/DIFF

15389

ANTH 101 B

Intro to Cultural Anthropology

Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins

. T . Th .

11:50am-1:10pm

HEG 102

SSCI/DIFF

15347

ANTH 212

Historical Archaeology

Christopher Lindner

. . W . .

. . . . F

4:40pm-6:00pm

11:50am-4:30pm

HEG 300

ROSE 108

HUM/DIFF

15346

ANTH 230

The Anthropology of Palestine

Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins

. T . Th .

3:10pm-4:30pm

OLIN 204

SSCI/DIFF

15232

ART 206 ED

Sculpture II: Site + Specific

Ellen Driscoll

. . W . .

1:30pm-4:30pm

UBS

PART

15292

ARTH 145

Byzantine Art & Architecture

Katherine Boivin

M . W . .

3:10pm-4:30pm

OLIN 102

AART

15298

ARTH 236

16^th Century Italian Art, Architecture & URBANISM

Diana DePardo-Minsky

. T . Th .

4:40pm-6:00pm

OLIN 102

AART

15304

ARTH 281

GOVERNING THE WORLD: AN Architectural History

Olga Touloumi

. . W . .

. . . . F

1:30pm-2:50pm

RKC 103

OLIN 203

AART

15299

ARTH 312

Roma in Situ

Diana DePardo-Minsky

M . . . .

3:10pm-5:30pm

FISHER ANNEX

AART

15305

ARTH 361

THE Spatial Turn & its Vicissitudes

Olga Touloumi

. . . . F

10:10am- 12:30pm

FISHER ANNEX

AART

15087

BIO 144

Biostatistics

Gabriel Perron

. . W . F

1:30pm-4:30pm

RKC 101

MATC

15092

BIO 202

Ecology and Evolution

Felicia Keesing

. . W . F

8:30am-11:30am

RKC 114/115

SCI

15391

ANTH 337

Cultural Politics of Animals

Yuka Suzuki

M . . . .

10:10am- 12:30pm

OLIN 309

SSCI/DIFF

15402

ECON 100 A

Principles of Economics

Olivier Giovannoni

. T . Th .

1:30pm-2:50pm

HEG 204

SSCI

15403

ECON 100 B

Principles of Economics

James Green-Armytage

M . W . .

3:10pm-4:30pm

OLIN 205

SSCI

15401

ECON 100 C

Principles of Economics

Andy Felkerson

. T . Th .

11:50am-1:10pm

ALBEE 106

SSCI

15404

ECON 202

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Olivier Giovannoni

. T . Th .

10:10am- 11:30am

HEG 102

SSCI

15405

ECON 203

Game Theory

Aniruddha Mitra

. T . Th .

8:30am-9:50am

OLIN 205

SSCI

15408

ECON 226

Urban and Regional Economics

Kris Feder

. T . Th .

11:50am-1:10pm

RKC 200

SSCI

15409

ECON 229

Introduction to Econometrics

Sanjaya DeSilva

M . W . .

11:50am-1:10pm

ALBEE 106

MATC

15410

ECON 237

Economics of the Public Sector

James Green-Armytage

. T . Th .

4:40pm-6:00pm

OLIN 204

SSCI

15353

ECON 321

Seminar in Economic Development

Sanjaya DeSilva

. T . . .

1:30pm-3:50pm

ALBEE 106

SSCI

15411

ECON 330

Seminar in Land Economics

Kris Feder

. . . . F

10:10am-1:00pm

ASP 302

SSCI/DIFF

15361

HIST 2238

Africa and the Indian Ocean

Drew Thompson

M . W . .

11:50am-1:10pm

HEG 204

HIST/DIFF

15392

HR 331

SPACES OF RESILIENCE: Social Justice in Urban Territories

Jeanne van Heeswijk

M . . . .

2:00pm-4:20pm

OLINLC 115

AART

15393

HR 344

Urban Curating: MODES OF ACUPUNCTURE

Jeanne van Heeswijk

. T . . .

10:10am- 12:30pm

CCS

AART

15060

LIT 2191

Media & Metropolis in Modern Japan

Nathan Shockey

M . W . .

1:30pm-2:50pm

FISHER ANNEX

FLLC

15131

MATH 132

Network Science

Csilla Szabo

. T . Th .

11:50am-1:10pm

RKC 107

MATC

15433

PS 109

Political Economy

Sanjib Baruah

M . W . .

3:10pm-4:30pm

OLIN 202

SSCI

15382

SOC 101

Introduction to Sociology

Peter Klein

. T . Th .

11:50am-1:10pm

OLIN 205

SSCI/DIFF

15381

SOC 121

Environment and Society

Peter Klein

. T . Th .

4:40pm-6:00pm

OLIN 203

SSCI/DIFF

15066

WRIT 236

Writing the Natural World

Susan Rogers

. T . Th .

11:50am-1:10pm

FIELD STATION

PART