POLS 2357 — Growth and Decline of Cities and Suburbs
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: springBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Introduces students to the field of urban studies. Focuses on these central issues: how cities and suburbs evolve, what makes a city or suburb a good place to live, and how cities and suburbs are (or are not) planned. Students review the ways in which urban scholars and practitioners study cities and suburbs, their research methodologies, definition of issues, and division of labor among different disciplines. Students explore the roles of individuals, communities, the private sector, and government in planning and shaping the city.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 94% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 32 | 32 | 100% | 0.0 |
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 35% · T 0% · W 35% · Th 35% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (65% of sections), MWR (35% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- George Chichirau (65% of students) · reviews
- Josh Lown (35% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (POLS course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All POLS courses · Plan it at numap.app