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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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UES 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Urban Environmental Studies (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences
appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this catalog.
UES 360 Environmental Justice (1)
An introduction to the environmental justice movement with a cross-national focus. The
course provides insights into environmental justice issues through service learning
opportunities in Birmingham as well as through field trips and engagement with class
speakers. Also provides experience in environmental problem-solving, public policy
issues, and research design. Prerequisite: UES 210. Fall.
UES 380 Urban Planning, Development, and Design (1)
Exploration of the historical development of cities as well as what makes them livable
today; plans and strategies to redevelop cities in the era of globalization; and
contemporary urban issues including housing, race, gender, immigration,
underdevelopment, and suburbanization. Students will be involved in engaged learning
though meetings with local planners, developers, and urban designers and
preservationists. A Leadership Studies designated course. Fall.
UES 397 Urban Environmental Studies Internship (1)
Internship with approved community partner. Students are required to work a minimum
of 150 hours per term as well as complete course assignments. “S”/“U” only.
Prerequisite: UES 210. Fall, Spring, Summer.
UES 470 Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies (1)
An interdisciplinary capstone experience for the integration and synthesis of disciplines
and subject areas related to the major, with an emphasis on problem-solving. The course
involves readings, guest speakers, instructor- and student-led discussions, and a
significant project (with written and oral components) that focuses on advancing urban
sustainability. Prerequisite: senior standing. Spring.
Common Course Numbers
299 or 499 Exploration Term Project (1)
If required for the major, the senior Exploration term project (499) must be in the
student’s major discipline and must receive a letter grade. All other Exploration term
projects (299) receive “S”/ “U” or a letter grade as determined by the faculty sponsor.
293, 393, 493 Independent Study (½ or 1)
To register an individualized learning contract for independent study, students must
obtain approval from the faculty sponsor, the faculty advisor, and the chairperson of the
department in which the course is offered. Should the faculty sponsor be a department
chairperson, the course should also be approved by another member of the department or
by the Provost. To elect “S”/“U” credit, a student must have at least 15 units of college