U272 Survey Research Methods Overview of survey research methods. Topics covered include historical background, constraints and biases of survey research, and in-depth study of factors involved in the development, administration, and analysis of surveys. U273 Global Urbanization Examines the spread of cities worldwide in the twentieth century. U274 Seminar on Urban Sociology Survey of issues in urban sociology. Projects expose students to data gathering, analysis, graphic presentation, politics, law, citizen participation, report writing, and public speaking.
Projects emphasize the surrounding metropolitan area.
U282 Theoretical Foundations of Planning Overview of theories which have contributed to the development of contemporary urban planning. Critiques of these theories, connections between theory and practice, and the future of urban planning are also considered. U288 Graduate Seminar in Environmental Psychology Provides an overview of major theoretical and research perspectives within the field of environmental psychology. These perspectives are discussed in terms of their value for behavioral science projects launched within the community. U291 Program Evaluation Students are introduced to the use of research techniques and statistical methods in assessing the effectiveness of social programs.