Overview
Description
Analysis of policy alternatives and governmental systems in urban areas. The role of officials, planners, interest groups and citizens in influencing the direction of policy.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
- at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
- Junior or Senior standing
PSC 101
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSC 101.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Core
CO13
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- discuss why cities are important to American politics and economic life.
- discuss and evaluate patterns of urban growth both historically and in contemporary terms, considering such factors as geographical and economic imperatives with such concepts as “in fill” and “smart cities.”
- evaluate various forms of urban governance, both historical and contemporary.
- articulate how cities serve as places of racial interaction and assimilation.
- evaluate the future of cities in both the United States and internationally, given techno-logical change and migration.