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2018-2019 Catalog and Handbook 
    
2018-2019 Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DATA 611 - Overview of Current Technologies for Sustainability (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: DATA 607 
This research course uses a case study format to examine the underlying technologies that offer potential for improving urban sustainability and enabling well connected and intelligent cities. Areas of study may include sensors and actuators; transportation systems; building control systems; electric power control systems; renewable energy delivery systems; analytics and optimization for decision-making, sustainability policy, and complex systems of systems. Current papers discussing real-life examples from urban areas around the world will be used. This course ties in aspects of behavioral economics, psychology, sociology, social media, and urban design and explores the nature of human interaction with systems. Guest speakers from New York City government and industry will enrich the student experience.