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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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11.376 Sustainability in Action

Joint Subject 
Faculty 
Judith Layzer
Type 
Graduate
Credit Hours 
3-0-12
Credit Type 
N/A
Prerequisites 
Specialization Area(s) 
EPP, HCED, CDD
Description 
Project-based course that aims to devise a socially equitable approach to urban environmental sustainability for the city of Boston. Introduces concepts of environmental sustainability, social equity, systems dynamics, ecological footprints, and environmental indicators. Working in teams, students map Boston's environmental and demographic features; identify opportunities to make the city more sustainable; and make a persuasive case for adopting their ideas.
Syllabus 
No syllabus available
Subject URL 
http://stellar.mit.edu/classlink/course11.html
Term 
Spring 10
Day (Time) Room 
M (2:00-5:00) 10-401 |
Evaluation 
No subject evaluation available

 

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