Urban Studies (URBS)

URBS 151G, INTRODUCTION TO URBAN STUDIES 3 (3)

Survey of urban history. Emphasis on an examination of the evolution of the city in America and the background of urban issues and problems. Includes consideration of future urban development trends. (OT 36)

General Education: GEO2, GEO4, GEO5, GEO6

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

URBS 152G, CONTEMPORARY URBAN ISSUES 3 (3)

Examination of economic, political and social problems and issues effecting contemporary urban life in America. Topics include development of American cities during the 19th and 20th centuries; social and economic influences on today's cities; social problems and issues; and government response to change. Emphasis is placed on minority issues and concerns.

General Education: GEO2, GEO4, GEO5, GEO8

Typically Offered: Spring Semester

URBS 250, URBAN SPATIAL SYSTEMS 3 (3)

This course is an introduction to the way in which market forces allocate the use of space in cities and regions. Economic development and economic analysis, economic processes of distribution, land use and competition issues will be explored. Basic markets that compose the urban system involve basic factors of production: land, labor and capital will be included. The impact of laws on land use (EPA, zoning, eminent domain, brownfields and historic preservations will be included). Metropolitan area fundamental markets: labor market, housing market, and product markets explored. Resources and the use of technology will also be introduced.

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO5, GEO6

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: URBS 151

Typically Offered: Fall Semester

URBS 287, WORK BASED LEARNING I - URBS 1-3 (1)

This course provides supervised work experience building on experience in Work-Based Learning with approved employer(s) in an area related to the student’s program. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with work experience. Students will be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies. Activities are coordinated and evaluated by college personnel.

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO6, GEO8

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 GPA overall and division approval

Typically Offered: Offer as required

URBS 299, INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES IN URBAN STUDIES 1-3 (1)

An in-depth study of areas in urban studies presented by discussion and/or individual research and reading. Topics will vary. Repeatable up to six (6) times for a total of six (6) credit hours.

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: Second year standing and division approval.

Typically Offered: Offer as required