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INTRODUCTION TO THE CITY

GEOG/URBRPL 305
Course Description

Investigates urbanization as a general process, as well as the resulting contemporary physical, social, cultural and political- economic forms of cities. Emphasis will be placed on the history and current forms of spatial and social segregation of cities by race, class, ethnicity, and gender. The myriad ways that cities have addressed the tensions emerging from this history of spatial and social segregation will be highlighted. Further, emphasis will be placed on understanding the experiences of those most-affected by historical and continuing segregation.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3 to 4

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.86

12.6% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.64% from Historical

A Rate
84.78%

73.09% from Historical

Class Size
138

51.27% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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