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Cities & the Environment

Course #: ENVSCI 270, Class #: 2384, Section #: 01

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.

Prerequisites

EEOS 122 or permission of instructor

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