SO 201 - Urban Sociology

Credit Hours: 3

A study of the organization of urban life with emphasis on its development, ecology, institutions, impact on urban society, and consideration of urban planning and housing.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

describe and compare the new urban sociology to mainstream approaches;
describe and compare primary and applied approaches used in urban sociology;
demonstrate an awareness of the triangular relationship between social change, the city, and personal identity;
uncover the complexities of urban life through sociological theory;
offer new ideas about the role of economics, politics, and culture in urban-metropolitan socio-spatial analysis;
apply the socio-spatial perspective (SSP) to current events, especially as it relates to metropolitan policy and the environment;
describe the impact of the urban experience on individual behavior; and
describe the rise of cities historically and the advantages of the urban form.

Prerequisites: SO 100
F (C, N, S)