GEO 341 - Geography of North American Cities

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

The first part of this course explores key concepts in the field of urban geography. The second part provides students with an understanding of important trends in the evolution and development of North American cities and the nature of cities, including their internal structure, arrangement of land uses, the social and economic characteristics of urban populations, economic activities in cities, housing, suburbanization, gentrification and neighborhood change, and urban management and governance. Cities within the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area are used to illustrate specific urban concepts, experiences, issues, and problems.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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