Course Title:
Growth and Decline of Cities and Suburbs
Course Description:
Introduces students to the field of urban studies. Focuses on these central issues: how cities and suburbs evolve, what makes a city or suburb a good place to live, and how cities and suburbs are (or are not) planned. Students review the ways in which urban scholars and practitioners study cities and suburbs, their research methodologies, definition of issues, and division of labor among different disciplines. Students explore the roles of individuals, communities, the private sector, and government in planning and shaping the city.
Fall Offering:
Every
Lab/Coreq 1:
Spring Offering:
None
Lab/Coreq 2:
Summer Offering:
None
Lab/Coreq Remarks:
Summer 1 Offering:
None
Prerequisite 1:
Summer 2 Offering:
None
Prerequisite 2:
Cross-Listed Course 1:
INT U357
Prerequisite 3:
Cross-Listed Course 2:
POL U357
Prerequisite 4:
Cross-Listed Course 3:
Prerequisite 5:
Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
Sophomore standing or above.
Cross-Listed Course 5:
Repeatable:
N
Additional Information:
Approved course: Arts & Sciences Core-Historical/Ethical/Aesthetic
