Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies Courses

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Academic Year 2026-2027

Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies Courses GSCU 4017

4017. Understanding Your Community

3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: GSCU 2101; open to junior and senior Urban and Community Studies majors.

Grading Basis: Graded

Examination of an urban area or local community. Production of a detailed case study including historical perspective, analysis of issues and stakeholders, evaluation of internal strengths and weaknesses as well as external threats and opportunities. Proposal of strategies for addressing problems and advancing equity, growth, and development. Formerly offered as URBN 4000.