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Course Info for URST - 101 - 01, Spring 2025
Class number: 2846 Title: Introduction to Urban Studies Department: Urban Studies
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 39 Current enrollment: 37 Available seats: 2
Start date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 End date: Friday, May 9, 2025 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM, MECC - 270 Instructor(s): Delgado, Laura
Prerequisite(s): This course is not open to seniors.
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement
Course Description:
This course provides a general introduction to the interdisciplinary field of urban studies. Using a variety of Western and non-Western cities as illustrative examples, the course aims to give a broad survey and understanding of the distinctive characteristics of urban places. Students will learn definitions, concepts, and theories that are fundamental to the field. Topics covered include the role of planning in shaping cities, the economic structure and function of cities, the evolution of urban culture, community organization and development, gentrification and urban renewal, and urban governance policy.