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UNVS 291: Interdisciplinary Topics
8.00 Credits
Virginia Commonwealth University
Semester course; variable hours. 1-4 credits per semester. Maximum total of 8 credits in all university studies courses. An interdisciplinary course designed to give the student an overview of a topic not associated with a particular discipline.
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URSP 108: Uncovering Richmond
3.00 Credits
Virginia Commonwealth University
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. An introduction to the dramatic changes Richmond has undergone in recent decades and how those changes mirror trends in cities across the country. The student will discover the role of politics, public safety, education and other important issues in the development of the city through course lectures, readings, discussion and presentations by guest speakers.
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URSP 116: Introduction to the City
3.00 Credits
Virginia Commonwealth University
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Introduction to the various theories of urbanism and attempt to offer solutions to the problems of urban life in modern civilization. The course will survey the major works of those who have studied cities or offered solutions and alternatives to existing urban structures. The works of noted social reformers, political analysts, economists, and architects as well as urban planners will be examined through lectures, readings, films, slides, discussions and field trips (when feasible).
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URSP 120: Urban Issues in Film
3.00 Credits
Virginia Commonwealth University
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Introduces students to a variety of themes in urban studies through the medium of film. Focusing on a selection of films and related readings, the course exposes students to critiques of the socioeconomic, historical, political and structural aspects of cities and regions.
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URSP 245: Housing and Community Revitalization
3.00 Credits
Virginia Commonwealth University
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. The purpose of this course is to examine housing issues as a major determinant of the make-up and the quality of community life in modern American society. Attention is given to the public and private forces that influence various components of the housing issue, such as: demand for housing; housing availability to various economic and social groups; housing design and quality (including new construction, rehabilitation, historic preservation, and adaptive re-use), housing finance and the relationship of housing to planning in metropolitan areas.
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URSP 261: Design of the City
3.00 Credits
Virginia Commonwealth University
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Architecture, space and activities play a special role in the overall design of the city. These elements are analyzed to understand their interrelationships and importance to a city's visual character. Architectural styles, civic art, effects of space on the individual, and methods for designing cities will be discussed. The class is for those who want to understand urban design elements and for those who will be involved in city design.
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URSP 302: Land Use and Infrastructure Planning
3.00 Credits
Virginia Commonwealth University
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Any 100-level (or higher) URSP or GEOG course. Explores how the integration of land use, transportation and other infrastructures (e.g. water supply, waste water and storm water) in urban and regional planning can improve development patterns to ensure sustainability and livability. The historical development of land use, urban form and the various transportation modes that have shaped American cities are also studied.
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URSP 304: Urban Social Systems
3.00 Credits
Virginia Commonwealth University
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. A study of the growth and development of neighborhoods, cities and metropolitan systems. Analyzes origins of community interests and factors that affect the ability of communities to further their interests. Particular attention is given to how patterns of service delivery and the placement of public facilities affect community interest and whether federal or municipal departments are able to set adequate community service standards.
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URSP 306: Urban Economic Geography
3.00 Credits
Virginia Commonwealth University
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: INFO 162, completion of Knowledgenet assessment for Microsoft Excel or permission of instructor. Explores the nature of work as it is organized in urban businesses, the interdependence of industries and the reasons why different cities develop different types of economies. Policies and strategies for developing and maintaining healthy urban economies will be discussed in detail.
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URSP 310: Introduction to Public Planning
3.00 Credits
Virginia Commonwealth University
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Introduction to theory and practice of governmental planning in the United States with emphasis on urban and regional planning. Survey of the history of urban planning, current planning practice at the local level and the ethical responsibilities of planners.
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