INTRODUCTION TO THE CITY
Dr. Perry Wood
Spring 2007
Office Hours: T 9:00-12:00 and 5:00-6:00
W 8:00 - 12:00
H 9:00-12:00
and by appointment
Office Location: 106 Morris Hall
Phone: 389-6949
Text: Levy, Urban America: Processes and Problems, Prentice Hall, 2000.
Objectives
The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge of basic facts, terms, and concepts in
the field of urban studies. He/she is also expected to demonstrate an understanding of
the importance of these concepts as they relate to world problems.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the student is based on three (3) examinations, valued at one hundred
(100) points each.
Percent =
Total Points Earned
Total Points Available
Letter grades are assigned on the basis of the following percent:
100 - 90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
Less than 60 = F
Attendance Policy
Attendance and participation in class are not required; however, students are held
responsible for material missed while absent. Students must take the examinations at
the time and date scheduled.
Every attempt will be made to accommodate qualified students with disabilities. If you
are a student with a documented disability, please see me as early in the semester as
possible to discuss the necessary accommodations, and/or contact the Disability
Services Office at 507/389-2825(V) or 1-800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY).
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OUTLINE
Date
Assignment
Topic
1/16
Chapter 1
Origins of Cities
1/23
Chapter 2
American City in 19th Century
1/30
Chapter 3
Metropolitan America
2/20
EXAM #1
Chapters 1, 2 and 3
2/22
Chapter 4
City Government: Part 1
2/27
Chapter 5
City Government: Part 2
3/6
Chapter 6
City Finances
3/20
Chapter 7
Economy of the City
4/3
EXAM #2
Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7
4/5
Chapter 8
Planning the City
4/19
Chapter 9
Housing: Part 1
4/24
Chapter 10
Housing: Part 2
5/1
Chapter 11
Melting Pots, Mosaics and
Salad Bowls
5/3
EXAM #3
Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11