The goals are to build an understanding of the factors that cause urbanization, the impacts on agriculture and society, and the choices that are open to informed citizens. The course will include lecture, small and large group discussions and activities, demonstrations, invited resource people from several disciplines, field trips, and individual and group projects. Motivation will be provided through weekly exercises, one book review, midterm and final exams, and individual and group projects. Self-evaluation will be supplemented by peer and faculty review of activities. Auditors from the community bring a rich experience to the course, and we invite them to participate in all activities of interest.
Visitors are welcome at any time for specific topics or activities.
This will be supplemented by articles from the literature and the popular press, current reports on local issues and activities, maps and software on Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, and the U.S. Students will contribute to this resource base through their book reviews, research on specific topics, and internet searches that will be shared with the class. To order this or other reports, see order form.