Section 190: Smart Cities

Section 190: Smart Cities

Cities hum through neighborhoods and skylines, alive with people, infrastructure, and nature. This course reveals the interwoven systems—water, energy, transportation, public services—and shows how AI, sensors, and data reshape urban life. You’ll learn to identify citizen needs, explore real-world smart city innovations, and design technology solutions that boost sustainability and engagement.

Section 150: A River Runs Through It

Section 150: A River Runs Through It

A river runs through natural settings, a river runs through urban environments. Most rivers in the world have been impacted by human activities. Our goal is to gain a solid understanding of river dynamics and related ecosystem services. As engineers, we will learn methods and tools to restore habitats for certain aquatic species, stabilize banks, and rehabilitate important natural functions in urban streams.