Urban Sociology
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Overview
Subject area
SOC
Catalog Number
208
Course Title
Urban Sociology
Department(s)
Description
The course provides an overview of basic sociological theories, concepts and models of urbanization and demographic transitions. Students will use existing data-bases such as the U.S. Census, NYC: A City of Neighborhoods, Social Explorer and other resources to collect and describe urban populations. The descriptive quantitative work will be coupled with observations and urban ethnography in urban neighborhoods.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
MESO - ME_SOCY_3 (Social Inequality)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3