Course Description

Course CodeCourse NameCreditsHours
3904421 Introduction to Urban Sociology 2.0 2
Description Introduction to Urban Sociology is a class that examines the city as a social structure. We look at how cities form, how they operate, how they are structured, and how individuals behave within the city environment. A fairly large part of this course is devoted to social problems existing in urban environments.(1) Review: What is Sociology?(2) General Orientation to Urban Sociology.(3) The City as Dependent Variable.(4) The City as Independent Variable.(5) Why Study Cities?(6) Cities and Urban Areas Defined.