Socio-Ecological Systems Thinking for Sustainability

(3 Credits) (Required core course for MS Sustainability) Systems thinking for sustainability investigates the complex interactions among coupled social and ecological systems and reflects on the role of policy and planning in supporting equitable system-wide transformations to sustainability. The course introduces and unpacks a range of programs, policies, and analytical tools that aim to help decision makers and other key actors identify and implement sustainable practices. Exercises and case studies are used to help students develop skills in identifying and understanding basic system features and explore equitable system interventions. Available as an elective to students in other programs.