EC 714 - D-Lab: Biodiversity

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Explores the dynamic nexus of global biodiversity, community development, technology and venture design through case studies, guest presentations, and experiential activities. Considers what kinds of projects and programs create opportunities to generate income and benefit biodiversity. Discusses both direct efforts, such as reforestation and sustainable agriculture, and indirect efforts, such as development of livelihoods that offer alternatives to habitat-reducing activities like poaching, monoculture, overfishing, and deforestation. Students and community partners explore ways to collaborate, identifying community concerns and co-designing potential solutions to address them sustainably. Opportunities for optional travel to work with partner communities. Enrollment limited by lottery; must attend first class session.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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