GEOG 212

Geography in an Urban World (2,1,0) 3 credits

An introduction to the themes and problems encountered in the field of Urban Geography, recognizing the increasing interdisciplinary nature of studies. The course will study urbanization as an historic and rapidly continuing process; the growth of functional regions and patterns of urban settlement; the dynamics of urban structure and land use; critical problems that face cities of both the developed and developing countries.

Prerequisite: None