An introductory course and approved social science general education course. Studies how physical, design, social, political and economic forces interact to shape and reshape our urban environments. Examines concepts and content related to cities, suburbs, and metropolitan regions within and outside the U.S. From multidisciplinary perspectives, covers media images of cities and suburbs, patterns and trends in urban environments over time and place, urban observation, demographics, culture, and design. Assesses contemporary urban issues, including race relations, environmental issues, and population problems. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. Open to non-majors.

An introductory course and approved social science general education course. Examines concepts and content in urban and environmental planning. Covers the who, what, why, and how of planning as a profession and process. Topics include the legal basis for urban and environmental planning, planning tools and techniques, the development process, and urban design issues. Studies major urban and environmental planning foci, such as physical sprawl, growth management, land use, sustainable environments, neighborhood development, transportation systems, historic preservation, and environmental affairs. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. Open to non-majors.

Explores the planning and design history of the Buffalo Niagara region in relation to the future. Examines proposals aimed at revitalizing the economy, improving the quality of life, and protecting the environment of Buffalo Niagara for future generations. Involves historical plus current plans and designs accompanied with lectures, discussions, films, and readings. Introduces urban design and regional development theory and practice. Provides and opportunity to understand community design, the full scope of small to large scale regional work, and comprehend location of place in relationship to the Buffalo Niagara region. Researches the history of Buffalo Niagara communities, examine the place as planned, and critically interpret its history, plans, and designs. May be offered on an intermittent basis. Open to non-majors.

Covers concepts and practices of urban land use and development in U.S. Topics include zoning, growth management, site design, environmental issues and land use evolution. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork.

Examines the relationship of urban and natural environments, focusing on sustainable development and global climate change. Emphasis on biodiversity, pollution, efficiency, and renewable energy. Considers appropriate use of resources that are environmentally sound. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on intermittent basis.

Develops communication skills on urban and environmental issues, and hones skills of description and reporting about urban and environmental places and policies. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Explores methods for creating public knowledge, awareness, and understanding toward the physical development of our natural and urban environments. Develops competency and skills for environmental design practitioners in presenting environmental information and guiding urban development outcomes. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Examines ways in which education influences, and is influenced by, communities. Considers how educational institutions can respond to conditions and issues that exist in community environments. Reviews challenges confronting communities, educational institutions, and urban development. Explores and identifies opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Explores current issues found in urban and built environments, examines associated problems and processes, and reviews possible community solutions. Topics vary annually. In the past, the course has covered U.S.-Canadian border issues. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Traces evolution of urban form and character from Greek city-states to the present. Emphasizes how technological, social, economic, and political changes affect urban layout and functioning.

Provides insights to the process and outcomes of local government decision-making. Topics include the types and powers of various local government entities, including: the influence of politics, how governments determine agendas, and implement projects/policies. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Through weekly film screenings, discussions, readings, and critiques, explores themes of urban imagery, inner city, city-suburb relations, community planning and politics, and urban futures in cinema. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A majors-only core workshop. Provides students with research methodologies in gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating qualitative and quantitative information about the contemporary urban environment and its possible futures. Data sources include U.S. Census materials, state and regional agency databases, community master plans, historical archives, and online and hardcopy reports and surveys. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork.

Examines, uses, and assesses urban information systems, such as signage, environmental data, and neighborhood demographics. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Covers basics of geographic information systems (GIS) and other computing tools for understanding, mapping, and analyzing natural and built environments. Includes weekly computer lab. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Covers basics of geographic information systems (GIS) and other computing tools for understanding, mapping, and analyzing natural and built environments. Includes weekly computer lab. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A majors-only core workshop. Examines modes of visual literacy for comprehending the built environment. Introduces rudimentary graphic representation skills for visually communicating urban planning and design concepts through readings and hands-on exercises. Class activities include drawing, drafting, design fundamentals, generating computer graphics, and urban observation. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork.

Examines management of residential, commercial, and industrial properties within various community settings. Reviews property site selection procedures and community land use planning. Investigates activities within property management including market surveys, planning, design, aesthetics, renovations, and forecasting demand within urban and regional environments. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Considers "world cities" and how global trends and forces shape the community design, politics, social life, environment, and economies of urban places. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Topics vary annually. In the past this course addressed research methods, data analysis, information dissemination, geographic computing technologies, and communication techniques on urban and environmental issues. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective. Topics vary by semester.

Introduces students to all aspects of real estate development, including planning, site acquisition, project feasibility, finance, and development. Uses case studies, small group activities, fieldwork, readings, and discussions. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Topics vary annually. In the past this course addressed the development and management of real estate property. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Studies theories, concepts, and practices of neighborhood planning and design in community development, emphasizing local urban neighborhoods. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Examines school planning within the larger context of neighborhood development. Considers how school planning and development creates opportunities for potential urban redevelopment as well as generating a sense of community pride and physical identity. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

The content of this course is variable and therefore it is repeatable for credit. The University Grade Repeat Policy does not apply. A major or minor elective. Topics vary by semester.

A major or minor elective. Topics vary annually. Explores environmental design and urban development concerns to analyze data about resulting problems and possible solutions. Considers concepts and methods in critiquing data and decision making. Evaluates studies and reports on trends for understanding planning , design, and development shaping our urban and community environments. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.