ERS 253Communities and Sustainability
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Environment
When it runs
- F24
- W25
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- F25
- W26
- S26
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- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Exploration of the interconnected roles that communities at various scales can play in a transition towards sustainability. Examination of structures, options, initiatives, and decision-making processes involving a wide range of concerns, opportunities, and applications. Illustrative cases include largely urban communities, the urban periphery, and the broader influences that affect them.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
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Prof. Alamenciak is accommodating, welcoming, and supportive. The material was decently interesting and well delivered by prof. Lots of freedom in assignment topics, and a big term long group project.
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