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Prereq: Permission of instructor
Units: 3-0-9

Examines the urban environment as a natural phenomenon, human habitat, medium of expression, and forum for action. Subject has two related, major themes: how ideas of nature influence the way cities are perceived, designed, built, and managed; and how natural processes and urban form interact and the consequences of these for human health safety and welfare. Enrollment limited.

A. Spirn

Materials from this class are available on OpenCourseWare.