The course is focused on how the ecosystem modelling framework Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE, www.ecopath.org) can be used to address scientific questions related to food web modelling, and notably how to address questions as part of an Ecosystem Based Management process.

Technical infrastructure systems that support communities: water; waste and storm water; solid waste; transportation; energy and data. Systems services and demands; technical alternatives; distribution systems; modelling, design, construction, operations and maintenance issues.

Systems science approaches encompassing geological, hydrological, ecological, atmospheric sciences, and energy systems to investigate a selected region of the world. Course location will vary; fee payable prior to field course.

Study of the external control of public actors exercising statutory authority. Introduction to general principles of procedural and substantive judicial review, delegated authority and subordinate legislation, remedies, and administrative processes. Credit will be granted for only one of LAW_V 372 or LAW_V 509.

Selected topics in contemporary social and cultural theory which contribute to anthropological analyses. Topics may include Marxist anthropology, critical theory, theories of culture, phenomenology, behavioural ecology, structuralism, hermeneutics, formal theory and examination of specific social theorists.