Urban Studies Program: Courses

URBAN STUDIES COURSE CATALOG
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LECTURE

UST V 3525 20th CENTURY URBANIZATION IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE
An examination of metropolitan growth and development in large cities around the world, placing particular emphasis on cities that have grown rapidly in the 20th century. Examples from South America, Australia, and Asia will be considered as well as cities from the United States and Canada.
3 points. I S
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QUANTITATIVE METHODS COURSE

UST BC 3200 PROGRAM EVALUATION: METHODS AND CASE STUDIES
An introduction to the approaches and methodology of program evaluation. Issues addressed: planning, program monitoring, process and outcome assessment, and benefit/cost critiques. Case studies will provide real-world examples of program evaluation techniques. Includes instruction on statistical techniques and computer software. Guest speakers will discuss urban programs in New York City in which they are involved.
Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Recommended prerequisite (not required): POS BC 1001. 3 points.
Syllabus: Fall 1998 Wm. McAllister

COLLOQUIA AND SEMINARS

UST BC 3535 COLLOQUIUM ON URBAN ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Processes of administration and management of cities. Executive leadership, decision-making bureaucracy, budgeting, and personnel. Prerequisite: POS BC 3001 or V 3313 or the equivalent. Enrollment limited to 16 students. 4 points. III S [Not offered, 2000-2001]
Syllabus: Spring 1998 C. O'Cleireacain

UST BC 3537 WORKSHOP IN URBAN ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Resources of New York City are utilized to gain first-hand experience of administrative and managerial processes through an unpaid internship of 8-10 hours per week. [Not offered, 2000-2001]
Co-requisite: UST BC 3535. 2 points.

UST V 3545x-V 3546y JUNIOR COLLOQUIA ON URBAN STUDIES
Autumn Term: Shaping of the modern city.
An introduction to the historical process and social consequences of urban growth. Reading and discussion focus on the roots and antecedents of contemporary urban issues. Admission by application only. Enrollment limited to 20 students. 4 points. S.
Syllabus: Fall 1998 O. Gutfreund
Spring Term: Contemporary Urban Problems.
Problems that currently afflict urban areas and assessment of attempted solutions. Problems of urban development, housing, education, poverty, transportation, and health. Admission by application only. Enrollment limited to 20 students. 4 points. S
Syllabus: Spring 1996 E. Fuchs & K. Yatrakis

UST V 3910 THE POST-WAR AMERICAN CITY
An interdisciplinary study of American cities, focusing on physical, political, social, and economic, changes of the last fifty years, including an examination of new metropolitan settlement patterns and their ramifications. A wide range of examples will be considered, including sunbelt cities, edge cities, the rustbelt, and suburban communities.
Prerequisite: One introductory course in either American History, American Politics, Urban History, or Urban Politics, and permission of the instructor. 4 points. III S [Not offered, 2000-2001]
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UST V 3992x-3993y SENIOR SEMINAR IN URBAN STUDIES: THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
Prequisite: Senior Standing. Admission by application only. Participation is for two terms. 4 points per term.

UST V 3994x-3995y NEW YORK AREA UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM
An ongoing program that develops an original social research project from start to completion. Using New York City as a research laboratory and working under the guidance of the faculty coordinator, students learn many of the basic research tools used by social scientists.
Prerequisite: Senior standing. Admission by application only. Participation is for two terms. 4 points per term. S

Political Science POS G 8232
COLLOQUIUM ON URBAN POLITICS, POLICYMAKING, AND ADMINISTRATION
Politics, policymaking, and administration in large cities. Particular attention is given to urban social and economic problems and the federal government's role in urban affairs; the resources, strategies, and tactics of selected officials and private influentials; and alternative futures of large cities.
Prerequisite: POS BC 3001 or V 3313 and permission of the instructor. Admission by application only. 4 points. III S
Syllabus: Fall 1996 D. Caraley

OTHER

Certain graduate courses given in the University are open to qualified majors with the consent of the department and the major adviser. These courses are described in the bulletins of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of International and Public Affairs.

Reid Hall courses are offered, in French, at Reid Hall in Paris.