URBN 6038 - Managing the Urban Environment in Developing Countries

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

The course presents an overview of a major city in a developing country and presents its demography, economy, sectoral composition and environmental issues and problems. A realistic and detailed data set for such a city is utilized for discussion and analysis. Water supply, drainage, water purification, sewage and solid waste disposal are some of the topics that are explored. Lectures and discussions are complemented by a major student exercise, conducted in groups. The exercise is the centerpiece of the course and simulates an attempt to deal with urban environmental problems comprehensively within the context of the decentralization of responsibility.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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