0813. Disability Identity (3 s.h.) RCI: GB.

Odds are that each of us will encounter disability at some point in our lives, either directly or indirectly through family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. What is it like to live with a disability, and how does disability intersect with other aspects of personal identity, like gender, race and culture? Is disability socially and culturally defined? Join us as we examine historical perspectives of disability marked by fear and discrimination and fueled by media portrayals. We will then explore most recent indicators of personal, social, and environmental change that support disability identity and result in a more accommodating environment for us all.

Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed THERREC 0813.

0814. Human Ecology (3 s.h.) RCI: GB.

Human hunters may have contributed to animal extinctions as early as 10,000 years ago; civilizations in the ancient Near East developed complex irrigation networks that led to some of the area’s permanent deserts. Since pre-history, humans had an impact on the environment, but changes in technology have magnified the scale of human influence. Today, attempts at sustainable land use are often at odds with struggles for indigenous population rights, with population migration and increases in population size, or with desires to preserve areas for national parks or tourism, let alone attempts to exploit natural resources. Study the ecological principles underlying the relationship of humans with the environment and the explosion of conflicts surrounding modern environmental use.

Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed ANTHRO 0814.

0821. Digital Mapping: From Mercator to Mashups (4 s.h.) RCI: GQ.

Prerequisite: Mathematics placement, a grade of C- or higher in Math 0701 (0045), or transfer credit for Math 0701 (0045).

From web-based applications like Google Maps, to automobile navigation systems, to satellite pictures of hurricanes, digital maps are widely used to display information about the Earth. This course unmasks the underlying technologies used for computer-based mapping, including Global Positioning Systems (GPS), satellite remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). We will investigate how computers store and analyze digital maps, and see how mapping technologies can be used to address a variety of societal problems, such as analyzing the environmental impacts of urban growth, tracking the spread of a deadly disease, and planning for earthquakes and other natural disasters.

Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed C+R PLN 0821.

0829. The History & Significance of Race in America (3 s.h.) RCI: GD.

Why were relations between Native Americans and whites violent almost from the beginning of European settlement? How could slavery thrive in a society founded on the principle that “all men are created equal”? How comparable were the experiences of Irish, Jewish, and Italian immigrants, and why did people in the early 20th century think of them as separate “races”? What were the causes and consequences of Japanese Americans’ internment in military camps during World War II? Are today’s Mexican immigrants unique, or do they have something in common with earlier immigrants? Using a variety of written sources and outstanding documentaries, this course examines the racial diversity of America and its enduring consequences.

Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: AF-AM S 0829, ANTHRO 0829, History 0829, POL SCI 0829, or SOC 0829.

0831. Global Cities (3 s.h.) RCI: GG.

As globalization accelerates, the world becomes smaller and is transformed to an extended urban network. Even though there are places and people off the global grid in both rich and poor countries, we live in a single, interdependent urban world. This course seeks to understand this urban world. We ask questions like: How do changes in the global economy affect the lives of people from Cairo to Chicago? As 50 million people per year move into cities around the world how do those cities change? How will the massive rural to urban migration in China and India affect resources and the global environment? What is life like in cities for the majority of the world’s poor? What types of plans and policies could improve cities in this century? Are wages in Philadelphia being influenced by what happens in Beijing and Bangalore? The answers will come from a wide range of perspectives, from geographers, urban planners, sociologists, and economists.

Note: This course fulfills the World Society (GG) requirement for students under GenEd and International Studies (IS) for students under Core.

0842. Sustainable Environments (3 s.h.) RCI: GS.

Americans account for over a quarter of all fossil fuel consumption, own more cars than there are licensed drivers, and build new homes 40 percent larger than they did in 1975, despite shrinking household size. We feel for the pandas and polar bears, while contributing mightily to global climate change, resource inequity, and ecosystem destruction. How do we reckon with environmental crises at multiple scales, from the neighborhood to the atmosphere and oceans? “Think globally, act locally” environmentalists admonish us! Direct our vast human ingenuity and collective spirit toward technologies and behaviors that bring peace with the planet. Course mission: enhance your capability to make informed choices, based on a sound understanding of the ecological, technological, economic, political, and ethical dimensions of environmental sustainability.

Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed EES/Geology 0842 or EVRN ST 0842.

0848. American Revolutions (3 s.h.) RCI: GU.

From the first encounters with Native Americans to the present, a series of pivotal moments have had an enduring influence on American society, culture, and politics. In each class, three modules, will focus on three pivotal moments, such as King Philip’s War, Nat Turner’s Rebellion, the Scopes trial, the Civil Rights movement, the women’s movement, the emergence of Elvis Presley, the sexual revolution, the rise of environmentalism, the Reagan Revolution, and 9-11. In each module, students will first place the main subject of the module in context, and then seek to understand how it changed American society. The last week of each module will be devoted to a consideration of how the subject of that module has become part of American collective memory.

Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: AMER ST 0848, ANTHRO 0848, History 0848, or SOC 0848.

0861. Urban Dynamics: Global, Regional, and Local Connections (3 s.h.) RCI: GU.

U.S. cities in the 21st century face enormous challenges as globalization shapes flows of people, capital, information, resources, and ideas/culture in an increasingly interconnected, yet geographically dispersed world. The course asks: What is globalization? How are different people’s lives in cities shaped by these flows? How do gender, age, race/ethnicity, class, and citizenship status affect people’s experiences in different urban contexts? How do urban interventions—from public policy to social movements—advance social justice across groups, places, and spaces? Topics include economic and political restructuring, the globalization of ethnic/racial relations, citizenship and public space, the spatial dynamics of uneven development, and urban inequalities.

Note: This course fulfills the U.S. Society (GU) requirement for students under GenEd and American Culture (AC) for students under Core.

0862. Fate, Hope, and Action: Globalization Today (3 s.h.) RCI: GG.

Use historical and case study methods to study the differences between rich and poor nations and the varied strategies available for development in a globalizing world. Examine the challenges facing developing countries in historical and contemporary context and analyze the main social, cultural, and political factors that interact with the dynamic forces of the world economy. These include imperialism/colonialism, state formation, labor migration, demographic trends, gender issues in development, religious movements and nationalism, the challenges to national sovereignty, waves of democratization, culture and mass media, struggles for human rights, environmental sustainability, the advantages and disadvantages of globalization, and movements of resistance.

Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: History 0862, POL SCI 0862, or SOC 0862.

0866. World Affairs (3 s.h.) RCI: GG.

We live in a global age when events beyond our borders significantly affect our lives. Sharpen your understanding of international developments, including wars, economic globalization, wealth and poverty, the spread of democracy, environmental degradation, and global pandemics. This course offers an introduction to the study of world affairs that gives you the conceptual tools to deepen your understanding of how major historical and current trends in the world affect your life and that of others around the globe. Readings include historical documents, classic texts in the study of international relations, and current perspectives on the state of the world from multiple disciplinary perspectives.

Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed History 0866 or POL SCI 0866.

0867. World Regions and Cultures: Diversity & Interconnections (3 s.h.) RCI: GG.

How does the process of globalization impact people in different culture regions?Explore this central question through readings, discussions, mapping exercises, field trips to Philadelphia sites and special events that celebrate the international flavor of the city. Focusing on four regions, we will learn how people cope with environmental problems like desertification, population growth, rapid migration to cities, and ethnic and religious clashes. We will investigate why some areas are mired in poverty and violence while others experience a growing economy and peaceful politics. For each region we will read case studies illustrating both cultural continuity and change.

1021. Urban Society: Race, Class, and Community (3 s.h.) F S SS. RCI: RN.

(Formerly: GUS R055.)

This course provides an introduction to the contemporary American city, emphasizing the major social trends and public issues that affect individuals and communities in urban settings. We emphasize a cross-disciplinary approach that includes examination of political, economic, spatial, social and historical aspects of city life. We also pay special attention to how racial, ethnic, and social class divisions shape the fabric of urban life.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Studies in Race and Individual & Society (RN) requirements. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information.

1022. Urban Society (1 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: GUS 0055.)

This course provides an introduction to the contemporary American city, emphasizing the major social trends and public issues that affect individuals and communities in urban settings. We emphasize a cross-disciplinary approach that includes examination of political, economic, spatial, social and historical aspects of city life.

1025. World Urban Patterns (3 s.h.) F S SS. RCI: IS.

(Formerly: GUS C060.)

This course provides an introduction to cities around the world. We begin by asking basic questions about the nature of cities and the different approaches to studying them. We explore factors driving urban growth and how this growth affects urban environments. We examine questions of social organization and governance and topics related to planning and the future of the city.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core International Studies (IS) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information. In addition to meeting the university Core International Studies requirement, this course meets the Non-Western/Third World IS requirement for Communication Sciences majors. Please note the recent update to the Core IS requirement at www.temple.edu/vpus/documents/Core_IS_UpdateFinal.pdf.

1031. Geography of World Affairs (3 s.h.) F S. RCI: IS.

(Formerly: GUS C062.)

This course examines environmental, social, demographic and economic issues in selected world regions. The course may change from semester to semester as we select a range of current topics from each part of the world, which may include, for example, the impact of drought in Africa, tourism in the Caribbean, and rapid economic growth in East Asia. We also address geopolitical themes that reflect the interaction of culture and territory, such as the conflict between ethno-religious groups for control of places that range from Sri Lanka or the Sudan.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core International Studies (IS) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information. In addition to meeting the university Core International Studies requirement, this course meets the Non-Western/Third World IS requirement for Communication Sciences majors. Please note the recent update to the Core IS requirement at www.temple.edu/vpus/documents/Core_IS_UpdateFinal.pdf.

1051. Environment and Society (3 s.h.) F S. RCI: IN.

(Formerly: GUS C050.)

Cross Listed with Environmental Studies 1051 (C050).

This course emphasizes the human dimensions of the relationship between societies and their natural environments. Students will be introduced to those ecological principles that are necessary to understand cultural, social, political, and economic questions at a variety of geographic scales. The course will consider several global, national, and local issues such as siting of noxious facilities, land use conflicts, equality of access to resources, and environmental justice.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and special authorization for non-majors.

Cross Listed with Environmental Studies 1951 (H090).

This course emphasizes the human dimensions of the relationship between societies and their natural environments. Students will be introduced to those ecological principles that are necessary to understand cultural, social, political, and economic questions at a variety of geographic scales. The course will consider several global, national, and local issues such as siting of noxious facilities, land use conflicts, equality of access to resources, and environmental justice.

1961. World Urban Patterns (3 s.h.) RCI: IS.

(Formerly: GUS H095.)

This is an honors section of World Urban Patterns. This course surveys urbanization as a global phenomenon. We examine urbanization in different cultures and societies and the analysis of problems of urban areas and related to urbanization in developed and developing countries, both western and non-western.

2014. Urban Geography (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0175.)

Prerequisite: One GUS course or two social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

This course seeks to familiarize students with the new urban geography – emphasizing ecological (sustainable cities, urban donuts), economic (post Fordist accumulation), cultural (images of the city), and post modern perspectives (hi-tech corridors, mass produced aesthetic/architectural styles). It explores contemporary urban crises and challenges and examines how cities are responding. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of (a) the new geographical patterns forming in cities; (b) the economic and cultural transformations currently underway in urban areas; (c) how geographers are responding to the transformations; (d) urban responses to global challenges; and (e) how economic systems impact the lives of urban residents, images of the cities, and spatial patterns.

2021. Philadelphia Neighborhoods (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: GUS 0065.)

Cross Listed with American Studies 2021 (0128).

This course provides an introduction to Philadelphia, its history, its people, and its problems as seen in a cross-section of urban neighborhoods. It combines lectures, readings, and slides with frequent field trips to different parts of the city.

2025. American Place (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: GUS 0274.)

Cross Listed with American Studies 2051 (0103).

This course explores several basic themes on the variety of human landscapes that characterize the United States. A representative selection of places across the country is examined in lectures, readings, film, slides, and short field trips to learn about the cultures and social characteristics of the American people.

2031. Economic Geography (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: GUS 0130.)

Prerequisite: One GUS course or two social sciences courses.

This course introduces students to the complex economic patterns of the world. It examines why economic activities are distributed in particular ways and the consequences of economic location decisions. It examines a variety of economic activities and geographic perspectives on economic and settlement diversity.

2032. Urban Systems in a Global Economy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0131.)

Prerequisite: One GUS course or two social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

This course looks at how the global economy shapes urban society, and how people adapt to the changing global urban world. We begin examining theories, facts and debates on globalization and the development of the global economy. We then look at how cities function within an interdependent global urban system and how people actively respond to the changing economic conditions in cities around the world.

2051. Urban Environment (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: GUS 0150.)

Prerequisite: One GUS course or two social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

Cross Listed with Environmental Studies 2051 (0150).

This course examines the interactions between theory, policy, and the urban environment. Students have the opportunity to study the urban environment not only as a physical landscape or natural ecosystem, but also as a constructed landscape shaped by local, regional and global social, economic and political processes. The course addresses issues that continue to challenge urban society, including environmental injustice and racism, degradation of local environmental quality, the impact of local-global relationships on community-scale environments and the commodification of nature.

2061. Map Interpretation (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0160.)

This course provides students with the basic principles of mapping and spatial data handling. Topics covered include geographic scale, projections and coordinate systems, cartographic generalization, spatial data encoding, and map design and production. Emphasis will be on a variety of geographic data technologies, including cartographic production, geographic information systems, global positioning systems, environmental remote sensing, and photogrammetry.

2071. Geography of the United States and Canada (3 s.h.) F S. RCI: AC.

(Formerly: GUS C080.)

An introduction to the major regions of the United States and Canada with emphasis on changing population and economic activity patterns, the distribution of important resources, and the characteristics of major cities and metropolitan areas.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core American Culture (AC) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information.

2073. African Development (3 s.h.) F S. RCI: IS.

(Formerly: GUS C063.)

This course begins by providing a historical synopsis of the different forms of development and extraction that have taken place on the African continent. It then moves on to focus on the themes of society, health and the environment in the context of different colonial and post-colonial African countries.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core International Studies (IS) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information. In addition to meeting the university Core International Studies requirement, this course meets the Non-Western/Third World IS requirement for Communication Sciences majors. Please note the recent update to the Core IS requirement at www.temple.edu/vpus/documents/Core_IS_UpdateFinal.pdf.

2074. East and South Asia (3 s.h.) F S SS. RCI: IS.

(Formerly: GUS C086.)

Cross Listed with Asian Studies 2074 (C086).

Introduction to the natural environments and diverse contemporary societies that comprise East, Southeast, and South Asia. Emphasis on such topics as poverty, economic development, and social conditions in India, Thailand, and the Philippines, as well as China, Japan, and Korea.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core International Studies (IS) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information. In addition to meeting the university Core International Studies requirement, this course meets the Non-Western/Third World IS requirement for Communication Sciences majors. Please note the recent update to the Core IS requirement at www.temple.edu/vpus/documents/Core_IS_UpdateFinal.pdf.

2097. Urban Systems in the Global Economy (3 s.h.) RCI: WI.

(Formerly: GUS W131.)

Prerequisite: One GUS course or two social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

Globalization has been marked by a series of processes that include (a) the falling costs and rising speeds of transportation and communication, (b) the broader and more rapid dissemination of ideas and ideologies, and (c) the creation of new institutions to control the flow of people and money. As a historical process, globalization has been marked by a series of stages: mercantilism, colonialism, imperialism, nationalism, and, in the last 20 years, a period of internationalism and that some scholars call ‘hyper-globalization’ — led by the same key processes. Historically, it gave rise to the ‘new’ world of the Americas, and created nation-states in ‘dark’ continents and among ‘primitive’ peoples ruled by ‘despotic’ regimes. It has also affected the geography of metropolitan areas by shaping their location, growth, internal structure, prospects, and welfare distribution.

2121. Russian Cities (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: English C050/1002/0802 or the equivalent.

Cross Listed with Russian 2121.

In this course we will study the Russian city, analyzing the nexus of physical geography, climate, natural resources, ethnography, history, commerce, politics and culture on the development of urban centers in Russia. The study of Moscow and St. Petersburg will occupy much of our attention in this course, but we will also examine Russia’s medieval cities (“the Golden Ring”), as well as cities in Siberia and the Far East. We will read works from the disciplines of geography, history, anthropology, and sociology, as well as works of fiction; we will also view Russian films in which a city (or the city) plays an important role.

3000. Special Topics in Geography and Urban Studies (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: GUS 0305.)

Prerequisite: 12 credits in Geography & Urban Studies courses or permission of the instructor.

Seminars on special topics that vary according to the instructor. Check the course schedule for specific seminar topics.

3001. Images of the City in Popular Culture (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0202.)

Prerequisite: Three Geography & Urban Studies courses or any four social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

This course examines the representations of the city in the film, fiction, art, and music of the twentieth century. We look at images of cities in general as well as images of specific cities, especially Los Angeles and New York. (When taught in Rome or Tokyo the course focus changes to take advantage of the setting.)Imaginings about the city rely on metaphors – using a work or phrase to describe by referring to another thing not literally appropriate, e.g. urban jungle. We will discuss these metaphors and become familiar with their resonance in popular culture.A large part of the course will focus on methods of visual analysis. Active participation is required.

3005. The City in History (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0200.)

Prerequisite: Two Geography & Urban Studies courses or any four social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

Cross Listed with History 3711 (0200).

This course looks at the city as a product of human creativity in which the goals of collective life are debated and fought out. The workings of the city are examined in history by focus on the cultural, economic, and political significance of cities as well as on urban design. The course includes visual examples from cities in Europe, West Africa, India, and Southeast Asia as well as a walking tour in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia.

3011. Historical Geography of North America (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0213.)

Prerequisite: Two Geography & Urban Studies courses or any four social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

Cross Listed with History 3211 (0278).

This course examines the evolution of the spatial structure of North America from the early stage of predominantly rural, localized economies to conditions that could be characterized as interconnected and urbanized. Several themes will be emphasized: 1) changes in the structure of rural settlements, 2) the expansion of the transport network,3) the emergence of an industrial economy, and 4) changes in both the internal structure of urban places and the distribution of such places.

3013. African Americans in Philadelphia (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: GUS 0210.)

Prerequisite: GUS 1021(R055)/1022(0055) or GUS 0861 or any two Geography & Urban Studies courses or any four social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

This course examines the historical and contemporary circumstances and roles of African Americans in the Philadelphia context. A critical look at African American migration to Philadelphia, the emergence of African American ethnicity, and the nature and workings of predominantly African American institutions in the city (e.g., families, churches, education, media, cultural and recreational institutions, gangs, political movements, and organizations).

3016. Contemporary Issues in City Planning (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0216.)

Prerequisite: Three Geography & Urban Studies courses or any four social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

Detailed analysis of a specific issue affecting cities and metropolitan areas, usually with a focus on the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Issues such as sprawl, redevelopment, and sustainability are often the focus of the course.

3025. Urban Crime Patterns (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: GUS 0278.)

Cross Listed with Criminal Justice 3404 (0278).

The spatial dimensions and patterns of crime and how they vary with respect to other variables in the urban environment. Possible explanations of crime, using both current literature and Philadelphia statistics.

3051. Environmental Policy Issues (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: GUS 0250.)

Prerequisite: Environmental Studies/GUS 0842 or 1051 (C050) or 1951 (H090) or X050 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed with Environmental Studies 3051 (0250) and 8055 (0455).

How are environmental policies formulated and implemented in the U.S.? Topics include the role of citizen participation in decision-making, the place of environmental impact assessment, environmental justice and equity, intergovernmental relations, and environmental obligations of the U.S. toward less developed countries.

3052. Environmental Problems in Asia (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0238.)

Prerequisite: Environmental Studies/GUS 0842 or 1051 (C050) or 1951 (H090) or X050 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed with Asian Studies 3052 (0238) and Environmental Studies 3052 (0238).

Japan is used as an introduction and model for examining environmental issues in several East and Southeast Asian countries. Emphasis is on deforestation, river basin development, urban planning, ecotourism, and the role of non-governmental organizations.

3053. Climatology (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0251.)

Prerequisite: GUS 1052 (C052) or equivalent.

In this course, we study global climate patterns and the underlying processes that shape them. Among the specific topics we examine are: global distribution of individual climate elements, upper-atmospheric waves and jet streams, use of web-based maps and data, construction of climate models, U.S. climate regions, and major global climatic regions. In the course’s final weeks, we consider historic climates, climate change mechanisms, and forecasted future climates.

3054. Energy, Resources, and Conservation (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: GUS 0254.)

Prerequisite: Environmental Studies/GUS 0842 1051 (C050) or 1951 (H090) or X050 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed with Environmental Studies 3054 (0254).

Vital nonrenewable resources are identified and their global and North American distribution, character, and utilization studied. Special attention to energy sources now in short supply and to benign renewable sources for future needs.

3061. Fundamentals of Cartography (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: GUS 0260.)

This course is designed to introduce students to cartography and computer mapping. Through "hands-on" exercises, students will manipulate data, compare map projections, design, execute, and reproduce small-scale thematic maps suitable for publication using computer software. A final project involves the production of maps in color.

Note: No prior computer knowledge is necessary.

3062. Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: GUS 0262.)

Cross Listed with Environmental Studies 3062 (0262).

This course teaches the theory and practical use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Major components of the course include vector and raster spatial data models and operations, including vector overlay and raster map algebra. At the end of the course students are expected to have an understanding of elementary GIS theory, working knowledge of a GIS software package, and the ability to develop GIS-based solutions to geographic modeling and analysis tasks.

3063. Environmental Remote Sensing (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0263.)

This course will teach the basic principles of environmental remote sensing using aerial photography and satellite imagery. Topics covered include the mechanics of aerial photography and satellite remote sensing systems, photointerpretation, image rectification, and image processing and classification. Emphasis will be on urban and environmental applications.

3073. Geography of Travel and Tourism (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0229.)

This course examines the fastest growing industry in the world from a geographic perspective. Among the topics to be covered are spatial tourism models, tourism landscapes and the built environment and the impact of tourism on local cultures and economies. Several types of tourism are compared, including rural vs urban travel, heritage tourism and ecotourism. There is also a special project that focuses on the problems of developing a tourist industry in areas that are prone to political or environmental crises. The course presents examples both domestic and international travel destinations.

3074. Sicily: The Land, People and Identity (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: GUS 0226.)

An introduction to the physical and social geography of Sicily, looking at its land, history, culture, and current problems as represented in literature and on film.

3076. Metropolitan Tokyo (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0228.)

Cross Listed with Asian Studies 3076 (0230).

The growth and development of Tokyo, Japan, past and present. The course includes a profile of the city’s many neighborhoods, economic activities, architecture, and challenges for urban planners.

Note: Usually offered at Temple Japan.

3096. Urban Policy Analysis (3 s.h.) RCI: WI.

(Formerly: GUS W221.)

Prerequisite: GUS 1021 (R055), 1022 (0055), X060 or permission of the instructor.

Contemporary policy analysis of urban problems and issues, including ideological, political, social movement, and community organizing perspectives. Sample policy areas are housing, education, segregation, employment, welfare, and spatial inequality.

3097. Environment & Development (3 s.h.) RCI: WI.

Prerequisite: Environmental Studies/GUS 1051 (C050) or 1951 (H090) or X050 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed with Environmental Studies 3097.

This course looks at the interaction between human and ecological systems and economic development. We begins with a historical overview of the impact of human communities on the environment. We then shift attention to the environmental impacts of European expansion from the 1600s to the present. In the final section of the course we examine specific cases that highlight the ideas discussed previously. The cases focus on settlement systems, environmental factors and conflict, sustainable systems, vulnerability, water issues, etc. This course requires active participation.

3928. Honors Metropolitan Tokyo (3 s.h.) RCI: HO.

(Formerly: GUS H298.)

Cross Listed with ASIA ST 3928 (H290).

This is an honors version of Metropolitan Tokyo. The course looks at the growth and development of Tokyo, Japan, past and present. It includes a profile of the city’s many neighborhoods, economic activities, architecture, and challenges for urban planners.

Note: Usually offered at Temple Japan.

4000. Special Topics in Geography and Urban Studies (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: GUS 0310.)

Prerequisite: 12 credits in Geography & Urban Studies courses or permission of the instructor.

Seminars on special topics that vary according to the instructor. Check the course schedule for specific seminar topics.

4012. Urban Ethnicity (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: GUS 0279.)

Prerequisite: A total of 12 credits in Geography & Urban Studies or Sociology courses or permission of the instructor.

Cross Listed with Sociology 3279 (0279).

This course examines the diversity of ethnic enclaves in American cities, with a special emphasis on experiences from communities and neighborhoods in Philadelphia. This course examines sources of prejudice and discrimination, and the impact of the changing economic structure and social organization on the emergence of ethnic groups in the city.

4013. Drugs in Urban Society (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0273.)

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

This course will provide an introduction to and overview of how illicit drugs have affected communities and individuals in American cities. It will focus on the history of drug use in America, the individual and social consequences of drug use, the lifestyles of crack and heroin addicts, the relationship between drugs and crime, as well as an examination of public policy options to address this problem.

4014. Urban Social Geography (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: GUS 0214.)

Prerequisite: Four Geography & Urban Studies courses or any five social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

Cross Listed with GUS 5014 (0414).

This course is designed to introduce students with the major issues in urban social geography. The general questions addressed in the course include (a) how do racial and income groups come to occupy certain the sections of the city?; (b) who decides who lives where?; (c) how does a person’s area of residence affect his/her behavior?; (d) what are the constraints on choosing where one lives?; and what groups are able to manipulate the geography of the city and who benefits? The course highlights interpretations associated with the cultural turn in geography and accordingly focuses on the cultural/social vs the “economic.”

4015. The Geographic Basis of Land Use Planning (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: GUS 0215.)

Prerequisite: A total of four courses in Geography & Urban Studies or Environmental Studies courses or permission of the instructor.

Cross Listed with GUS 5015 (0415) and Environmental Studies 4015 (0215).

An examination of the forces that influence land use planning in and around American metropolitan regions. Considers economic perspectives (land values), public interest perspectives (zoning subdivision, housing and building codes, redevelopment and renewal programs, etc.), and social perspectives of land use. Also examines separately housing, commercial locations, and industrial development.

4018. Economic Development Planning for Cities (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: GUS 0240.)

Prerequisite: GUS 1025 (C060) or 2031 (0130) or 9 hours in social sciences.

Cross Listed with GUS 5018 (0440).

Causes of economic decline in American cities, the history of governmental policies to promote urban economic development, and the major tools available to economic planners.

4019. Community Development Workshop (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: GUS 0280.)

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Students apply the insights, skills and techniques acquired during undergraduate coursework to a number of case studies and assignments drawn from different planning contexts. As in a professional office, students will work in teams to obtain experience in cooperative action and in the management of time and effort. Projects will be selected in order to expose students to the complexity of real problems, and to suggest the range of policy and planning issues which students might encounter after graduation. Senior practitioners in the Philadelphia region work with students in the workshop.

4021. International Urbanization (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0220.)

Prerequisite: Three GUS courses or any five social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

Cross Listed with GUS 5021.

Each year the cities of the world increase by about 50 million people with most of the increase coming from cities in middle and lower income countries in Asia, South Asia and Africa. This course provides an opportunity for students to focus specifically on urbanization outside the mature urban societies of the United States, Europe and Japan. This course examines issues confronted by planers, policy makers and citizens in rapidly urbanizing areas, as well as the social and cultural tensions related to urban change.

Note: This course is generally offered every other year. Prior to spring 2009, the course title was “Urbanization in Developing Areas.” Mode: Seminar.

4044. Urban Housing (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: GUS 0244.)

Prerequisite: Either GUS 1021 (R055)/1022 (0055) or GUS 1025 (C060) or equivalent or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed with GUS 5044 (0444).

An overview of the economic, social, physical, and political forces that structure current urban housing conditions and prospects. Examination of the implications of present trends for the future and the development of rational housing policies, emphasizing the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

4051. Geography of Hazards (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0257.)

Prerequisite: Environmental Studies/GUS 1051 (C050) or 1951 (H090) or X050 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed with Environmental Studies 4051 (0257).

This course provides a synthesis of the social and natural dimensions of disasters. Students become familiar with the concept that disasters emerge when the specific characteristics of hazards (e.g. volcanoes, droughts, floods, tsunamis) intersect with social vulnerability (e.g. class, race, gender). Case studies from around the world are used to elaborate and explore this concept.

4056. Political Ecology (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0256.)

Prerequisite: Environmental Studies/GUS 1051 (C050) or 1951 (H090) or X050 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listed with Environmental Studies 4056.

Ecological implications of contemporary economic development, with special emphasis on the environmental impacts of economic relations between first and third world countries. Examines policies promoting sustainable development.

4061. Cartographic Production (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: GUS 0261.)

A course concerned with aspects of storage, retrieval, and display of information within geographic data systems. Emphasis will be placed on computer mapping.

4065. Applications in Geographic Information Systems (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: GUS 0265.)

Prerequisite: GUS 3062 (0262).

Cross Listed with GUS 5065 (0465).

The purpose of this course is to build on the basic principles of the introductory GIS course to demonstrate how GIS may be applied to the analysis of physical and human systems. Topics of the course include vector and raster data integration; address matching, geocoding, and network analysis; terrain and hydrological analysis; and interpolation of environmental and population data. At the end of the course the student is expected to grasp advanced GIS analysis and modeling concepts.

4071. Medical Geography (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: GUS 0239.)

Cross Listed with GUS 5071 (0439).

Medical geography applies concepts and methods from the discipline of geography to study medical and health related events and topics. Medical geography has a close disciplinary tie with epidemiology, biostatistics, medical ecology and medical anthropology, but it is differentiated by its focus on the spatial distributions of health/medical related events.

4075. Comparative Regional Development (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: GUS 0225.)

Prerequisite: A combined total of 12 credits in Geography & Urban Studies or International Studies courses or permission of the instructor.

Cross Listed with GUS 5075 (0425).

This course examines the transformations that, beginning with the European expansion 500 years ago, have, to a large extent, created much of the regional variation we see in the world today. We consider theoretical approaches to understanding “modernization” and “development” and build on this foundation to look at the historic factors that have shaped different parts of the world. We also examine the political, economic, social, spatial and environmental processes that have influenced those countries that share a colonial past (our primary focus) but also may examine the transition economies of Eastern Europe, Asia, and North America and Japan.

Note: This course may be offered every other year. Prior to spring 2009, the course title was “Regional Development in the Third World.” Mode: Seminar.

4082. Independent Study Environmental Geography (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: GUS 0285.)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.

Reading and/or papers undertaken by the student wishing to study a specific topic, under the active supervision of a faculty member.

4085. Internship in Geography and Urban Studies (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: GUS 0281.)

This course provides on-the-job training with local consulting firms, planning commissions, and various state, local, and federal agencies of government in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Students apply acquired skills in mapping, air photo interpretation, data handling, land use analysis, and related courses.

4087. Mapping Practicum I (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: GUS 0267.)

Cross Listed with Geography and Urban Studies 9087 (0467).

Complements theoretical studies by directing advanced students through real-world cartographic experiences. The student is assigned cartographic projects and is encouraged to plan, design, and execute them for University faculty and outside firms and agencies.

4096. Problems of Environmental Quality (3 s.h.) S. RCI: WI.

(Formerly: GUS W252.)

Cross Listed with GUS 5096 (0452), Environmental Studies 4096 (W252).

Specific environmental problems, especially in the Philadelphia area. Students acting as research teams seek better understanding of such problems and practical solutions to them.

4097. Gender, Race, Class, and the City (3 s.h.) S. RCI: WI.

(Formerly: GUS W212.)

Prerequisite: Four Geography & Urban Studies courses or any five social sciences courses or permission of the instructor.

Cross Listed with Women’s Studies 4097 (W212).

This course looks at gender, race, and class in the city. We begin with the assumption that urban spaces are important indicators of experience, defining what is possible and thereby influencing the life chances of the people who operate within them. We pay particular attention to women, people of color, and people in poverty. We approach the city as a crucible and receptacle containing the ideas and experiences of these diverse groups. This is a writing intensive seminar, and you will be expected to write and share your ideas with others throughout the course. There will be opportunities to write and/or think about writing during each class period.

4182. Independent Study Research (1 to 3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: GUS 0286.)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.

Reading and/or papers undertaken by the student wishing to study a specific topic, under the active supervision of a faculty member.

4197. Research Methods in Geography & Urban Studies (3 s.h.) F. RCI: WI.

(Formerly: GUS W282.)

Prerequisite: English 1002 (C050) or English 0802; GUS majors, five GUS courses, 75+ credit hours or permission of the instructor.

This course is an introductory survey of research methods in Geography and Urban Studies. Students examinethe role of theory in shaping methods and ethical principles of research before beginning a series of exercises in which they collect and analyze primary and secondary data. Students work with methods that include mapping, interviewing, and analyzing census data. The emphasis on methods may vary by section. Individual assignments build towards a community or neighborhood profile or research project. This is a writing intensive course.

Note: Students typically take this course in the fall of their senior year. Non-majors with permission of the instructor. Mode: Seminar.

4198. Senior Seminar in Geography and Urban Studies (3 s.h.) S. RCI: WI.

(Formerly: GUS W300.)

Prerequisite: GUS major, 18 credits in Geography and Urban Studies courses or permission of the instructor.

A topically organized seminar for senior majors or those obtaining a concentration in Geography and Urban Studies.

Note: This course is for majors only.

4282. Independent Study Human Geography (1 to 3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: GUS 0287.)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.

Reading and/or papers undertaken by the student wishing to study a specific topic, under the active supervision of a faculty member.

4382. Independent Study Urban Policy (1 to 3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: GUS 0288.)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.

Reading and/or papers undertaken by the student wishing to study a specific topic, under the active supervision of a faculty member.

4982. Honors Independent Study Environmental Geography (1 to 3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: GUS 0295.)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.

Reading and/or papers undertaken by the student wishing to study a specific topic, under the active supervision of a faculty member.