ID106
HEALTHY CITIES
- Department
- International Development
- Terms offered
- 5
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
What makes a city a healthy place to live, work, play, and go to school? How does the health of a place affect the health of the individuals who live there? Who is responsible for the health of a city's residents? This course introduces students to key concepts in anthropology, sociology, and public health as they apply to urban health. Students will gain an understanding of key challenges cities face-safe and affordable housing, substance use, food justice, and infectious disease-as they strive to be healthy and equitable places for all residents. Students will become familiar with the wide range of people and organizations (activists, neighborhood associations, non-profits, city officials) who work to make city life healthier. The course examines cities in the United States with a particular focus on Worcester.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2014–2024
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 8% per year. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 12 fall terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2015 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2014 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM JC102 2024-12023-1
- Wed, 1:30 PM–2:20 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF133 2024-22023-2
- Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM Sackler Science Center S223 2016-12015
- Wed, 5:00 PM–5:50 PM Geography Building G104 2016-2
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | Ellen E. Foley (She/Her) | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 18 enrolled | 23193 |
| Fall 2023 | Ellen E. Foley (She/Her) | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 18 enrolled | 22416 |
| Fall 2016 | Marianne Sarkis | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 16 enrolled | 24919 |
| Fall 2015 | Marianne Sarkis | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 16 enrolled | 24919 |
| Fall 2014 | Marianne Sarkis | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 16 enrolled | 24140 |