Introduction to Urban Infrastructure History

(4 Credits)

This survey of urban infrastructure history concentrates on water, sanitation and public health, electrical and communications systems, the development of housing and real estate, the security infrastructure and plans for the future, with one or two cities as a case study. The course explores how the urban political economy has shaped its physical environment and how technological innovations have made the city modern and postmodern. | Prerequisites: Completion of first year writing requirements. Co-requisites: None. Notes: Satisfies a HuSS elective.