Urban Geography and Geographic Information Science (GISc)
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Overview
Subject area
GEP
Catalog Number
640
Course Title
Urban Geography and Geographic Information Science (GISc)
Department(s)
Description
This course covers the contribution of geographical concepts and methods to an understanding of contemporary and future urban issues. It applies the use of GISc to the study of the internal structure of cities and urban systems, including city dynamics, classic and postmodern models, central place theory, urban migration and mobility, race, ethnicity, and gender, urban migration, poverty, industrial and post-industrial urban societies, residential segregation, land use change, gentrification, urban and suburban sprawl, housing, urban environmental issues, and regional planning.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3