RS 4500 - Sustainable Communities (3)

Interdisciplinary and cross cultural study of sustainable communities, emphasizing the interdependence of human society and ecology expressed in built form. Examination and analysis of intentional communities as models of traditional and/or alternative patterns. Exploration of legal and economic organization of land holding patterns, housing and community design features and values inhibiting or facilitating experimentation. Explores the impact of cultural values in our interpretation of science and history.

Prerequisite(s): Lower division GE requirements in Area A, at least two sub-areas in Area C, and at least two sub-areas in Area D.
GE Area(s): C3, D4
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once