Urban Studies (UBNS)

Urban Studies Undergraduate Courses

UBNS 1010  INTRODUCTION TO URBAN STUDIES (3 credits)

Introduction to history, concepts, development and literature of urbanism. An interdisciplinary examination of issues confronting contemporary urban society and how various academic disciplines relate to those issues. (Cross-listed with PA 1010).

UBNS 2500  CITIES: PLANNING, POLICIES, & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES (3 credits)

Course on urban policies, policymaking, and planning. Attention is given to various current urban issues and the policy options surrounding them. Policy processes and the institutions of policymaking in cities are covered. Topics of focus include polices related to policing, economic development, land use, transportation, education, poverty, housing, and ordinances. Additionally, issues in city planning and design are covered as they apply to the city policymaking processes and politics.

Distribution: Social Science General Education course