Fall 2025 Urban Studies

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

Last generated: Monday, December 15 2025 08:30 AM CST

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

US 101

Introduction to Urban Studies

3 hours. Previously listed as UPP 101. UIC GE US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38686DIS - AD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMR1452BSBFarmer-Smith, KMeet on campus
38685LEC - AL03:30 PM - 04:45 PMT1452BSBFarmer-Smith, KMeet on campus

US 130

Principles of Urban Sustainability

3 hours. UIC GE US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43999DIS - AD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMW2082BHUrcuqui Bustamante, AMeet on campus
38687LEC - AL04:30 PM - 05:45 PMM2082BHUrcuqui Bustamante, AMeet on campus

US 202

Social Justice and the City

3 hours. Previously listed as UPP 202. UIC GE US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38689DIS - AD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMR3032SHParker, BMeet on campus
47544DIS - AD111:00 AM - 12:15 PMT24352ETMSWParker, BMeet on campus
38688LEC - AL11:00 AM - 12:15 PMT3032SHParker, BMeet on campus

US 205

Cinema and the City

3 hours. Previously listed as UPP 205. Students are required to view films outside of regular class hours. Class schedule information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation. UIC GE Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44000DIS - AD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMWFarmer-Smith, KMeet on campus
42335LEC - AL04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMFarmer-Smith, KMeet on campus

US 220

Latin American Cities in a Global Context: Environment, Employment, and Housing

3 hours. Same as LALS 220. UIC GE Individual and Society, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48754LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRLopez Garcia, DMeet on campus

US 240

Urban and Community Economics

3 hours. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44001DIS - AD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMRC0042LCCAi, NMeet on campus
42952LEC - AL09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTC0042LCCAi, NMeet on campus

US 261

Mapping, Data, and Geographic Information Systems

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46383LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR22022AEHCraft, AMeet on campus

US 296

Special Topics in Urban Studies

3 hours. Field trip required at a nominal fee. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Nine hours of coursework in Urban Studies or Public Policy, including credit or concurrent registration in one course at the 200-level. Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48731LCD04:00 PM - 06:50 PMR22322AEHIdemudia, NMeet on campus
Special Topics in US

US 301

Political Economy of Urban Development

3 hours. Previously listed as UPA 301. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in US 240; or Grade of B or better in ECON 120; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in on Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45014DIS - AD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMR2102LHBetancur, JMeet on campus
45013LEC - AL02:00 PM - 03:15 PMT2102LHBetancur, JMeet on campus

US 304

Visualizing the City: Methods and Tools for Representing the City

3 hours. Previously listed as UPA 304. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Open only to juniors and seniors; and approval of the department or admission to the BA Program in Urban Studies. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must register for one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45016DIS - AD05:00 PM - 06:15 PMR4082SCEJasek, TMeet on campus
45015LEC - AL05:00 PM - 06:15 PMT4082SCEJasek, TMeet on campus

US 308

Globalization and Environmental Planning

3 hours. Previously listed as UPP 308. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in US 240; or Grade of B or better in ECON 120; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50358LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW14052CDRLCYildiz, SMeet on campus

US 361

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems I

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. Students must have access to a PC on which they can install software, and meeting the system requirements detailed on the ESRI website at: http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-desktop/system-requirements. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above and Grade of C or better in US 261 or equivalent; or instructor approval. Recommended background: Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in US 100 or Grade of C or better in GEOG 175.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39805LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTRJasek, TMeet on campus
3 hours

US 390

Sustainability Internship

3 hours. Same as PUBH 390. Students will be placed in internships with UIC departments and units for approximately 8 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in US 130; or Grade of C or better in PHYS 116. Open only to sophomores, juniors, and seniors; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49535LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR22362AEHO'Leary, HMeet on campus
Departmental Approval Required
50393LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMT1852BSBO'Leary, HMeet on campus

US 491

Internship Experience in Public Policy and Urban Studies

3 hours. Same as PPOL 491. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Previously listed as UPA 491. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50378DIS - ADARRANGEDHayes, SGuided Individual Student
Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs.
41185PR - APARRANGEDHayes, SGuided Individual Student
Departmental Approval Required

US 498

Independent Study in Urban Studies

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Open only to juniors and seniors; or consent of the instructor. Previously listed as UPP 498. Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs.

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44183CNFARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required
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Departmental Approval Required
39808CNFARRANGEDAshton, P
39806CNFARRANGEDCordova, T
Instructor Approval Required
39807CNFARRANGEDCraft, A
39809CNFARRANGEDLowe, K
39954CNFARRANGEDParker, B
Instructor Approval Required
39955CNFARRANGEDYildiz, S
Instructor Approval Required