CIVE 5363 — Climate Science, Engineering Adaptation, and Policy
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: M/WBostonOnlineTraditionalVideo Streaming
Offers an evidence-based glimpse of what has been called a clear and present danger to mankind. Analyzes case studies from the magic of the butterfly effect in chaos theory to the deep challenges in physics, biogeochemistry, and data sciences. Covers topics from experimental design to satellite-based remote sensing, all the way to the design and operations of next-generation hydraulic infrastructures, transportation systems, smart grids, and communication networks, including the impacts on coastal or inland cities, the resilience to weather hazards, and the sustainability of water-energy-food resources. Includes policy issues and risk-informed trade-offs in renewable energy, environmental regulations, and emissions control. Graduate students are required to complete a mandatory class project.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 27 | 55 | 49% | 14.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 37 | 55 | 67% | 9.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 36 | 55 | 65% | 9.5 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 56% · T 35% · W 56% · Th 0% · F 35%
Common patterns: MW (56% of sections), TF (35% of sections), async (9% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Auroop Ganguly (63% of students) · reviews
- Cristina Schultz (37% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (CIVE course descriptions) · All CIVE courses · Plan it at numap.app