GEOG 5700 - Cities and Urban Systems

Study of processes and forms of urban settlement highlighting problems relating to (1) political and geographical realities of urbanized regions, (2) factors in city growth (or decline), (3) the sizes, functions, and geographical distribution of cities, and (4) population patterns in contemporary cities. Activities are designed to provide the student with experience in the use of source materials and methods of analysis utilized in urban geography.

Credits: 3 to 4 hours

Notes: Prerequisites applicable to all 5000-level courses in Geography include 14 credit hours of geography, or advisor and/or instructor approval.