Introduction to Urban and Inner-City Studies
Urban and Inner City Studies · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall and Winter Both, Every Year
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
UIC-1001 prerequisites
Taking UIC-1001 is a prerequisite for 12 courses directly, and opens 20 once their own follow-ons are counted.
- ANTH-3170Ethnoecology as a Research Approach
- BUS-2030Management and Financial Administration For Community Leadership
- BUS-3300Management of Co-Operative Organizations
- ENV-3025Issues in Sustainable Cities
- GEOG-3432Urban and Community Planning
- IS-2030Management and Financial Administration for Community Leadership
- IS-3012Ethnoecology As a Research Approach
- UIC-2030Management and Financial Administration for Community Leadership
- UIC-3001Community Development and Advocacy
- UIC-3003Community Development and Advocacy
- UIC-3025Issues in Sustainable Cities
- UIC-3030Urban and Community Planning
Where UIC-1001 counts
Required by 1 program:
- UIC MINOR IN URBAN AND INNER-CITY STUDIES
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
The course provides an overview of the dynamics that drive a city's growth and that produce change over time. It considers the social impact of urban change, with particular emphasis on the interconnectedness of the different parts of the city and on the impact of urban change on the inner city. It examines how these changes shape city politics, looking at the political interests and problems associated with the commercial core, older residential neighborhoods near the centre, and burgeoning suburban and exurban areas. It also examines how the three levels of government are involved in shaping and responding to these changes.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.