Research Methods for a Changing Global Climate

3 units

This course explores urban research methodologies with a lens on climate change resilience. Students will navigate qualitative and quantitative research techniques, gaining the skills to assess and inform urban interventions for climate resilience. Students will engage with interdisciplinary methods and practices, incorporating local knowledge and design practices to understand and mitigate the complex socio-environmental dynamics of climate change such as heat island effect, health impacts, and urban flooding in coastal cities like Bangkok or New Orleans. Coursework guides students in formulating critical research questions and developing sustainable, evidence-based approaches that contribute to making our cities more livable, sustainable, and resilient in the face of climate change. Ultimately, students will be equipped to contribute meaningfully to the discourse on urban climate resilience. Course will meet in-person May 20 - June 14 and July 15 - August 9, with four weeks of related field work conducted between in-person learning sessions.