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2025 Spring > UGRD > ECON > ECON 212G

Economics of the Metropolitan Area

Course #: ECON 212G

Description:
Why do some metropolitan areas prosper while others fall on hard times? This intermediate seminar course examines the underlying economic forces that shape the development of metropolitan areas, paying special attention to policy issues regarding land use, housing, transportation, and poverty. The course may count toward the major in economics.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 7272 MWF
8:00 - 8:50 am
Granberry,Phillip J McCormack M01-0608
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102, and a minimum of 30 creditsDegree Students OnlyStudents may not take more than one 200G ( Intermediate Seminar) course.
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Intermediate Seminar, Stay On Track