Fall 2025 Urban Planning and Policy

Location: 215 CUPPA; Phone: (312) 996-5240.

Last generated: Tuesday, July 01 2025 02:58 PM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

UPP 403

Just and Sustainable Planning Practices for Great Cities

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Advanced undergraduate standing or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
27377LCD12:00 PM - 02:45 PMM22012AEHMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
27378LCD12:00 PM - 02:45 PMM22012AEHMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

UPP 405

Researching the City

0 TO 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Extensive computer use required. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ECON 120; and junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Grade of B or better or concurrent registration in US 202. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45009DIS - AD10:00 AM - 10:45 AMW22322AEHSutton, SMeet on campus
45002LEC - AL112:00 PM - 02:45 PMW20582SELESutton, SMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
45464LEC - AL212:00 PM - 02:45 PMW20582SELESutton, SMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.

UPP 452

The UIC Freshwater Lab Course

3 OR 4 hours. Same as ENGL 452 and PA 452. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48628LCD02:00 PM - 04:50 PMT22012AEHHavrelock, RMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
48629LCD02:00 PM - 04:50 PMT22012AEHHavrelock, RMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

UPP 458

Introduction to Geospatial Analysis and Visualization I

2 hours. Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Credit is not given for UPP 458 if the student has credit in UPP 460. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43145LCD06:30 PM - 09:15 PMR4082SCEJasek, TMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Meet on campus
Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.
43146LCD06:30 PM - 09:15 PMR4082SCEJasek, TMeets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.Meet on campus
Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25.
49614LCD06:30 PM - 09:15 PMT4082SCEJasek, TMeets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.Meet on campus
Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25.

UPP 459

Introduction to Geospatial Analysis and Visualization II

2 hours. Meets 20-Oct-25 - 05-Dec-25. Credit is not given for UPP 459 if the student has credit in UPP 460. Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in UPP 458; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43148LCD06:30 PM - 09:15 PMT1072LHJasek, TMeet on campus

UPP 461

Geographic Information Systems for Planning and Policy

3 OR 4 hours. Same as GEOG 469. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. Students enrolled in the Geographic Information Systems minor must first complete US 261 and US 361, in this sequential order. Priority registration will be given to students admitted to a campus certificate program in Geospatial Analysis and Visualization.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42825LCD09:30 AM - 12:15 PMR22022AEHMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Geospatial Analysis & Visual concentration(s). Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
42826LCD09:30 AM - 12:15 PMR22022AEHMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
42827LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMT22022AEHCraft, AMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
42828LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMT22022AEHCraft, AMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
33884LCD06:00 PM - 08:45 PMW22022AEHGomez, SMeet online at set times
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
39820LCD06:00 PM - 08:45 PMW22022AEHGomez, SMeet online at set times
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.

UPP 462

Intermediate GIS for Planning and Policy

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in UPP 461; and junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Priority registration will be given to students admitted to the campus Certificate in Geospatial Analysis and Visualization. Instructor Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46885LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMWCraft, AMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
46886LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMWCraft, A
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

UPP 493

Topics in Urban Planning and Policy

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49384LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMR1202SHCordova, TMeet on campus
3 hours Env Justice: Issues & Actions Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
49385LCD - 103:30 PM - 06:15 PMR1202SHCordova, TMeet on campus
4 hours Env Justice: Issues & Action Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

UPP 500

History and Theory of Urban Planning

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Urban Planning and Policy program or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Planning and Policy(PhD) or Urban Planning & Policy(MUPP) major(s).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39795LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMT22362AEHWeber, RMeet on campus
Departmental Approval Required
13871LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMM22012AEHBetancur, JMeet on campus
Departmental Approval Required
48732LCD06:00 PM - 08:45 PMWA0022LCALowe, KMeet on campus

UPP 501

Urban Space, Place and Institutions

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a degree program in Urban Planning and Policy or the Master of Arts in Real Estate; or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Real Estate or Urban Planning and Policy(PhD) or Urban Planning & Policy(MUPP) major(s).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
23430LCD12:00 PM - 02:45 PMW22362AEHWinkle, CMeet on campus
46870LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMM22362AEHWinkle, CMeet on campus
31007LCD06:00 PM - 08:45 PMWA0032LCAFarmer-Smith, KMeet on campus

UPP 502

Planning Skills: Computers, Methods and Communication

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a degree program in Urban Planning and Policy or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Planning and Policy(PhD) or Urban Planning & Policy(MUPP) major(s).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13874LCD09:00 AM - 11:45 AMW22022AEHDrucker, JMeet on campus
46871LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMR22012AEHKawamura, KMeet on campus
48733LCD06:30 PM - 09:15 PMT22022AEHMeet on campus

UPP 508

Global Urbanization and Planning

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45010LCD12:00 PM - 02:45 PMM22362AEHMeet on campus

UPP 531

Economic Development II: Planning

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a degree program in Urban Planning and Policy and UPP 530; or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Planning and Policy(PhD) or Urban Planning & Policy(MUPP) major(s).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13886LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMM1002LHMeet on campus

UPP 533

Development Finance Analysis

4 hours. Graduate standing in Urban Planning and Policy or enrollment in the Master of Arts in Real Estate program; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: UPP 514. Restricted to Real Estate or Urban Planning and Policy(PhD) or Urban Planning & Policy(MUPP) major(s).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13887LCD06:00 PM - 08:45 PMM1652BSBKoenig, RMeet on campus

UPP 541

Community Development II: Practice

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42331LCD09:30 AM - 12:15 PMT22322AEHBorn, AMeet on campus
4 hours

UPP 553

Land Use Law

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
23506LCD06:30 PM - 09:15 PMRA0022LCALarsen, AMeet on campus

UPP 557

Spatial Planning: Methods

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to a degree program in Urban Planning and Policy or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Planning and Policy(PhD) or Urban Planning & Policy(MUPP) major(s).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42332LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMM2892BSBAl-Kodmany, KMeet on campus
4 hours

UPP 562

Urban Transportation II: Laboratory

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): UPP 560 or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Planning and Policy(PhD) or Urban Planning & Policy(MUPP) major(s). Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33052LBD06:00 PM - 08:45 PMW1852BSBTilahun, NMeet on campus

UPP 564

Public Transit Management

4 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50089LCD06:30 PM - 09:15 PMT2152LHMeet on campus

UPP 572

Systems Methods for Environmental Planning and Policy

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): UPP 570 or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate College.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47252LCD06:00 PM - 08:45 PMMA0032LCAAi, NMeet on campus
4 hours

UPP 575

Special Topics in Environmental Planning and Policy

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate College or School of Public Health.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49521LCD06:30 PM - 09:15 PMW1652BSBMcKibbin, A; Wordlaw, LMeet online at set times
Energy Planning & Policy

UPP 588

Research Design and Evaluation

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Urban Planning and Policy(PhD) major(s).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47253LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMR22342AEHMeet on campus
4 hours

UPP 590

Professional Practice Experience

0 TO 4 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department and completion of 12 hours of credit towards the Master of Urban Planning and Policy degree. Restricted to Urban Planning & Policy(MUPP) major(s). Not intended for Non-Degree. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
29234PRARRANGEDTilahun, NOff Campus Experience

UPP 592

International Student Exchange Program

1 TO 18 hours. Determination of the number of credits to be granted is part of the proposal approval process. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Urban Planning and Policy, completion of one semester of coursework in UPP, and acceptance into an exchange program approved by the Office of International Affairs. Restricted to Urban Planning and Policy(PhD) or Urban Planning & Policy(MUPP) major(s). Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32663LCDARRANGED

UPP 593

Independent Research in Urban Planning and Policy

1 TO 8 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
25247C10ARRANGEDAshton, P
Instructor Approval Required
14282CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
14265CNFARRANGEDAi, N
Instructor Approval Required
14203CNFARRANGEDAl-Kodmany, K
Instructor Approval Required
14204CNFARRANGEDBetancur, J
Instructor Approval Required
36830CNFARRANGEDCordova, T
Departmental Approval Required
29515CNFARRANGEDDrucker, J
Instructor Approval Required
14275CNFARRANGEDJackson, A
Instructor Approval Required
14270CNFARRANGEDKawamura, K
Instructor Approval Required
14269CNFARRANGEDLowe, K
Instructor Approval Required
29004CNFARRANGEDParker, B
Instructor Approval Required
14277CNFARRANGEDSutton, S
Instructor Approval Required
14278CNFARRANGEDTheodore, N
14266CNFARRANGEDTilahun, N
Instructor Approval Required
29514CNFARRANGEDVidyarthi, S
Instructor Approval Required
14279CNFARRANGEDWeber, R
Departmental Approval Required
25248CNFARRANGEDYildiz, S
Instructor Approval Required

UPP 594

Topics in Urban Planning and Policy

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49929LCDARRANGEDMeet on campus
Solidarity Economy
36473LCD12:30 PM - 03:15 PMT22032AEHTheodore, NMeet on campus
4 hours Art & Craft of Acad Research

UPP 595

Professional Portfolio

2 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing only. Restricted to Urban Planning & Policy(MUPP) major(s). To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45012CNF - AC03:00 PM - 05:45 PMW2892BSBArgov, MMeet on campus
45011LEC - AL03:00 PM - 05:45 PMW2112BSBArgov, MMeet on campus

UPP 596

Independent Study in Urban Planning and Policy

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
14302C1ARRANGEDWeber, R
Instructor Approval Required
14304CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
14287CNFARRANGEDAi, N
Instructor Approval Required
14285CNFARRANGEDAl-Kodmany, K
Instructor Approval Required
25409CNFARRANGEDAshton, P
Instructor Approval Required
14286CNFARRANGEDBetancur, J
Instructor Approval Required
36832CNFARRANGEDCordova, T
Departmental Approval Required
29517CNFARRANGEDDrucker, J
Instructor Approval Required
25410CNFARRANGEDJackson, A
Instructor Approval Required
14292CNFARRANGEDKawamura, K
Instructor Approval Required
14306CNFARRANGEDLopez Garcia, D
Instructor Approval Required
14291CNFARRANGEDLowe, K
Instructor Approval Required
29005CNFARRANGEDParker, B
Instructor Approval Required
14300CNFARRANGEDSutton, S
CNFARRANGEDSutton, S
Instructor Approval Required
14301CNFARRANGEDTheodore, N
Instructor Approval Required
14288CNFARRANGEDTilahun, N
Instructor Approval Required
29516CNFARRANGEDVidyarthi, S
Instructor Approval Required
14298CNFARRANGEDYildiz, S
Instructor Approval Required

UPP 597

Master's Project Research

0 TO 4 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Open only to degree candidates, upon approval of student's faculty advisor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
14333CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
14335CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
25250CNFARRANGED
29518CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
14324CNFARRANGEDAi, N
Instructor Approval Required
14313CNFARRANGEDAl-Kodmany, K
Instructor Approval Required
25249CNFARRANGEDAshton, P
14314CNFARRANGEDBetancur, J
Instructor Approval Required
36835CNFARRANGEDCordova, T
Departmental Approval Required
29519CNFARRANGEDDrucker, J
Instructor Approval Required
14322CNFARRANGEDKawamura, K
Instructor Approval Required
14320CNFARRANGEDLowe, K
Instructor Approval Required
29006CNFARRANGEDParker, B
Instructor Approval Required
36834CNFARRANGEDSriraj, P
Departmental Approval Required
14330CNFARRANGEDSutton, S
Instructor Approval Required
14332CNFARRANGEDTheodore, N
Instructor Approval Required
14329CNFARRANGEDTilahun, N
Instructor Approval Required
14328CNFARRANGEDYildiz, S
Instructor Approval Required

UPP 598

Master's Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Open only to degree candidates, upon consent of the director of graduate studies.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
14360CNFARRANGED
Master's Thesis Research Instructor Approval Required
14365CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
14367CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
29520CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
14346CNFARRANGEDAi, N
Instructor Approval Required
14342CNFARRANGEDAl-Kodmany, K
Instructor Approval Required
25251CNFARRANGEDAshton, P
Instructor Approval Required
14344CNFARRANGEDBetancur, J
Instructor Approval Required
36836CNFARRANGEDCordova, T
Departmental Approval Required
29521CNFARRANGEDDrucker, J
Instructor Approval Required
14352CNFARRANGEDKawamura, K
Instructor Approval Required
14351CNFARRANGEDLowe, K
Instructor Approval Required
29007CNFARRANGEDParker, B
Instructor Approval Required
36837CNFARRANGEDSriraj, P
Departmental Approval Required
14362CNFARRANGEDSutton, S
Master's Thesis Research Instructor Approval Required
14364CNFARRANGEDTheodore, N
Master's Thesis Research Instructor Approval Required
14355CNFARRANGEDTilahun, N
Master's Thesis Research Instructor Approval Required
25252CNFARRANGEDYildiz, S
Departmental Approval Required

UPP 599

Ph.D. Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Open only to degree candidates, upon approval of topic by the dissertation committee.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
14391CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
14394CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
29522CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
14374CNFARRANGEDAi, N
Instructor Approval Required
14370CNFARRANGEDAl-Kodmany, K
Instructor Approval Required
25253CNFARRANGEDAshton, P
Instructor Approval Required
14371CNFARRANGEDBetancur, J
Instructor Approval Required
36838CNFARRANGEDCordova, T
Departmental Approval Required
29523CNFARRANGEDDrucker, J
Instructor Approval Required
14387CNFARRANGEDJackson, A
Instructor Approval Required
14379CNFARRANGEDKawamura, K
Instructor Approval Required
14378CNFARRANGEDLowe, K
Instructor Approval Required
29008CNFARRANGEDParker, B
Instructor Approval Required
14389CNFARRANGEDSutton, S
Instructor Approval Required
14390CNFARRANGEDTheodore, N
Instructor Approval Required
14380CNFARRANGEDTilahun, N
Instructor Approval Required
25254CNFARRANGEDYildiz, S
Instructor Approval Required