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To meet the long-term goals of sustainability, Hunter offers courses that address sustainability-related issues and themes. Course offerings vary by semester. For details on degree programs, contact the appropriate departmental office.

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MHC 200

Seminar: Science and Technology

This course focuses on environmental sustainability, climate science and addressing climate change through green chemistry and green engineering.

NUTR 756

Food Science and the Environment

The lecture examines the need for ecological approach, disturbing trends, anthropogenic effects and overshoot.

URBP 732

Intro to Transportation Planning

Introduction to major issues in urban transportation including analysis of characteristics of transport networks.

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Geography and Environmental Science

BA Environmental Studies - The environmental studies program at Hunter provides broad training in environmental issues that focuses on earth system science and environmental sustainability.
BA, MA Geography - Students examine connections between near and distant places and between diverse natural and social processes, while gaining critical insights into the causes and effects of rising sea levels, deforestation, species extinction, rapid urbanization, public health crises, modern technologies and mass migration.

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Urban Policy and Planning

While the main focus of these programs is the study of cities and how to improve them, they also incorporate significant aspects of sustainability and, in some cases, emphasize it.

BA Urban Studies
Masters in Urban Planning
Masters in Urban Policy and Leadership

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