LPSC 5201 — Law and the City
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: ThBostonTraditional
Examines key legal structures, court decisions, and social research to consider the ability of cities to make and implement public policies that directly affect the everyday lives of millions of people. American cities and their residents are frequently faced with similar legal and political questions. Topics include federalism, land-use planning and development, business regulation, gun control, school choice, public health, and climate adaptation initiatives.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 12 | 25 | 48% | 13.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 42% | 11.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 19 | 26 | 73% | 7.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 31% · T 0% · W 0% · Th 69% · F 0%
Common patterns: R (69% of sections), M (31% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Michael Gleba (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (LPSC course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All LPSC courses · Plan it at numap.app