Handbook

To introduce students to the conceptual and practical challenges arising from the design, operation, and management of earth systems in the context of the anthropogenic earth, characterized by integrated human/natural/built complex adaptive systems at local, regional and global scales. Emphasis will be on characteristics and fundamentals of technology systems; complex adaptive systems behavior and evolution; and associated cultural, ethical, and managerial behaviors, with a focus on the need for multidisciplinary approaches; and current patterns in technological evolution.

This is a fully online course taught by academics from Arizona State University as part of the PLuS Alliance. Among other things this means that a different learning management system may be used and the ASU mark and grade will be converted to a UNSW equivalent. You can find more details about this here.