CMP 3200 - Principles of Ecology for Planners

This course covers topics in biological ecology of direct relevance to the study of urban systems, organized braodly around flows and cycles of water, energy and materials, and biodiversity. Examples of specific topics include impervious cover, environmental pollutants, urban thermodynamics, microclimates; material inputs and waste disposal, ecological footprints, urban biodiversity, roles of greenspace, and ecosystem services. Concepts of resilience, redundancy, complexity, cycling, and efficiency.