Jul 04, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

POLS 3200 - Urban Politics


Examines urban politics and the politics of urbanization with an emphasis on urban problems, globalization, the structure and functions of municipalities and municipal governments, urban growth and development, and alternative urban arrangements.

Requisites: 6 hours in POLS and Soph or higher
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Compare and contrast urban government structure and how urban policies are made.
  • Describe the role that urban government plays in the intergovernmental arena.
  • Identify and describe the unique problems and challenges that face urban governments in an era of diminishing resources.
  • Identify urban budget and fiscal issues.


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