PLG 300

Theories in Urban and Regional Planning

This course surveys theories of urban and regional development. It explores the political, economic, technological and social forces changing cities and regions in a planning context. The course examines the forces of regionalism, globalization, technological change, and migration and multiculturalism. The course covers basic theories of regional development, industrial location, urban structure, land value, and spatial patterns of development.

Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.

GPA Weight: 1.00

Course Count: 1.00

Billing Units: 1

Prerequisites

None

Co-Requisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Custom Requisites

Available only to students in Urban and Regional Planning (4-yr program)

Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages

*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.

GEO 151 - Location, Location, Location
GEO 351 - Internal Structure of the City
GEO 551 - Urbanization and Regional Development
Minor in Geographic Analysis
Minor in Geography
PLG 500 - Advanced Planning Theory
Urban and Regional Planning