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2025 Spring > UGRD > ENVSCI > ENVSCI 270

Cities and the Environment

Course #: ENVSCI 270

Description:
This course introduces spatial analyses of cities to provide a broader understanding of their historical and current role. Major topics include the application of different geographical perspectives, why and where cities developed, the evolution of cities, how urban function and culture determines their spatial organization, how the economy and transportation drives the change in land use in urban areas, and urban areas in the 21st century.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite = EEOS 122 or permission of instructor

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 7833 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Hung,Chi-Kan R Wheatley W02-0158
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite = EEOS 122 or permission of instructor
Course Attributes:
01 7833 TuTh
11:00 - 12:15 pm
Hung,Chi-Kan R BEACONFLEX
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite = EEOS 122 or permission of instructor
Course Attributes: