In a world of climate change and pervasive urbanization, systemic risks lead to cascading, compounding and nonlinear effects in cities and communities everywhere. This course will introduce theories and practices of increasing exposure to and community resilience to fires, floods, pandemics and similar events that urban regions face today.

Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing or by permission of the Instructor. Students with Third-year standing may have access subject to space availability and approval from the Faculty.