PUB AFF M109
Introduction to Cities and Planning
Description: (Same as Urban Planning M120.) Lecture, three hours. Survey of urban history and evolution in U.S., urban social theory, current growth trends, system of cities, urban economy and economic restructuring, traditional and alternative location theories, urban transportation, and residential location and segregation. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2024 - professor lens isn’t a very charismatic individual and blandly reads off of slides. he uses music in the beginnings of the classes for some intrigue, but that quickly tapers off. if you watch a video by strongtowns, citynerd, or not just bikes on youtube & have a lick of history revolving around the 1900s, you’d be more than prepared for this class. bored, even. in terms of grading, sections, and communication, the ta’s are a godsend. very helpful, understanding, and fair. although i may not contest my grades, lens grades very harshly and doesn’t mince words. blithe comments and condescension mark his grading. tl;dr, extremely intro level class, boring at many parts. ta’s are great, lens, not so much. wouldn’t recommend unless it’s required.
Fall 2024 - professor lens isn’t a very charismatic individual and blandly reads off of slides. he uses music in the beginnings of the classes for some intrigue, but that quickly tapers off. if you watch a video by strongtowns, citynerd, or not just bikes on youtube & have a lick of history revolving around the 1900s, you’d be more than prepared for this class. bored, even. in terms of grading, sections, and communication, the ta’s are a godsend. very helpful, understanding, and fair. although i may not contest my grades, lens grades very harshly and doesn’t mince words. blithe comments and condescension mark his grading. tl;dr, extremely intro level class, boring at many parts. ta’s are great, lens, not so much. wouldn’t recommend unless it’s required.
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