Spring 2025 Urban Studies

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

Last generated: Monday, May 05 2025 09:44 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

US 100

Concepts in Geography

3 hours. Same as GEOG 100. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44445DIS - AD112:00 PM - 12:50 PMF2152THLopez Garcia, DMeet on campus
44446DIS - AD211:00 AM - 11:50 AMW2072THLopez Garcia, DMeet on campus
44448DIS - AD410:00 AM - 10:50 AMFB102BHLopez Garcia, DMeet on campus
44452DIS - ADE11:00 AM - 11:50 AMM2072THLopez Garcia, DMeet on campus
44453DIS - ADF11:00 AM - 11:50 AMF2072THLopez Garcia, DMeet on campus
44454LEC - AL112:00 PM - 12:50 PMMWD0042LCDLopez Garcia, DMeet on campus

US 101

Introduction to Urban Studies

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38168DIS - AD103:30 PM - 04:45 PMRC0062LCCCordova, TMeet on campus
38167LEC - AL03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTC0062LCCCordova, TMeet on campus

US 130

Principles of Urban Sustainability

3 hours. 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
42616DIS - ADARRANGEDARR2ONLBrown, H; Kocs, EOnline with deadlines
Blended - Online & Classroom
42615LEC - ALARRANGEDARR2ONLKocs, EOnline with deadlines

US 202

Social Justice and the City

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38171DIS - AD109:30 AM - 10:45 AMR1362ARCParker, BMeet on campus
38170LEC - AL09:30 AM - 10:45 AMT1362ARCParker, BMeet on campus

US 230

Practices for Sustainable Cities

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Grade of C or better in US 130. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation. US Society course. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43218DIS - AD111:00 AM - 12:15 PMR22322AEHRundquist, MMeet on campus
43217LEC - AL11:00 AM - 12:15 PMT22322AEHRundquist, MMeet on campus

US 250

Analyzing the City

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. Recommended background: Grade of B or better or concurrent registration in US 202. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42134LCD05:00 PM - 06:15 PMTR4082SCELowe, KMeet 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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45630LCD05:00 PM - 07:45 PMW1612BSBIdemudia, N
Leading for Change

US 306

Urban Policy Analysis Methods

3 hours. Previously listed as UPA 306. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in US 240; or Grade of B or better in ECON 120; and junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39520LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW22322AEHWilson, MMeet 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. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45328LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR22022AEHCraft, AMeet on campus

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
39943LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR24192ETMSWRundquist, MMeet 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
42381DIS - ADARRANGEDHayes, S
Departmental Approval Required
39941PR - APARRANGEDHayes, S

US 495

Senior Capstone Experience in Urban Studies

3 hours. Previously listed as UPP 495. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): UPP 405; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor or admission to the Urban Studies major. Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Conference.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39530CNF - AC01:30 PM - 02:45 PMW22322AEHFarmer-Smith, KMeet on campus
39529LCD - AS12:00 PM - 01:15 PMW22322AEHFarmer-Smith, KMeet on campus

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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38183CNFARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required
38184CNFARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required
38188CNFARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required
38190CNFARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required
38191CNFARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required
38174CNFARRANGEDAi, N
Departmental Approval Required
38175CNFARRANGEDAl-Kodmany, K
Departmental Approval Required
38176CNFARRANGEDAshton, P
Departmental Approval Required
38177CNFARRANGEDBetancur, J
Departmental Approval Required
38822CNFARRANGEDCordova, T
38178CNFARRANGEDDrucker, J
Departmental Approval Required
38180CNFARRANGEDKawamura, K
Departmental Approval Required
38179CNFARRANGEDLopez Garcia, D
Departmental Approval Required
38181CNFARRANGEDLowe, K
Departmental Approval Required
38182CNFARRANGEDParker, B
Departmental Approval Required
38185CNFARRANGEDSutton, S
Departmental Approval Required
38186CNFARRANGEDTheodore, N
Departmental Approval Required
38187CNFARRANGEDTilahun, N
Departmental Approval Required
38189CNFARRANGEDWeber, R
Departmental Approval Required