ARCH 105 - Place Matters: Introduction to Contemporary City

3 credits
3 lecture hours.

This course introduces students to critical design thinking skills as applied to the contemporary city. Utilizing Baltimore as a laboratory, students will engage in research and critical thought on the physical, social, political, environmental and economic forces that shape and re-shape cities. Students will learn tools of urban analysis and develop skills to participate as engaged citizens in their current and future communities preparing them for life in our increasingly urbanizing world.

Offered (FALL/SPRING)