PLCR 504 - The Social Landscape

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PLCR - Center Soc & Pub Policy

Description:

This course examines relationships between social systems and their environments across the landscape. Students will be introduced to socio-spatial theories and techniques that to map and analyze social, political and environmental patterns with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). These techniques along with social theories of spatital processes will be applied to current policy studies such as community quality of life, segregation, housing policy, suburban sprawl, and sustainable development.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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