Undergraduate 300-Level Courses
USP 301, 302, 303 Community Development Colloquium
(4, 4, 4 credit hours each): Three-term sequence limited to majors in community development that introduces them to the field.
USP 301: Theory and Philosophy of Community Development:
1) New approaches to the philosophy of community; 2) theory and comparative practice, and 3) case study of local theory and practice, presentation of an in-depth case study from the Pacific Northwest.
USP 302: Methods of Community Development:
Review of community organization, community and network analysis, organizational development and management, strategic planning, management issues, and approaches to evaluation.
USP 303: Community Development Field Seminar:
Participant observation through placement in a community-based organization actively engaged in community development activities on behalf of a specific community, and critical reflection on the placement experience.
USP 311 Introduction to Urban Planning (4):
An interdisciplinary perspective on planning theories, principles, and practice. Focuses on the planning process, particularly at the local level. Explores the political, economic, social, and legal forces that influence the planning function and the roles of planners. Changing concepts in practice are also considered. Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
USP 312 Urban Housing and Development (4):
Problems of housing, development, and redevelopment in an urban setting are analyzed from economic, demographic, and planning perspectives. Introduction to the nature of the urban economy and residential location, with a focus on housing problems and their associated social, physical, and racial aspects. Role of federal and community-based housing policies and programs. Prerequisite: USP 311.
Fall 2007 Syllabus
USP 313 Urban Planning: Environmental Issues (4):
Environmental issues and problems are evaluated in the context of planning alternatives. Particular emphasis on the economic and social implications of environmental problems. The planner's concern for achieving balance between these factors is explored through an analysis of various planning approaches, e.g., environmental impact studies, land use controls, and resource analysis. USP 311 recommended.
USP 317 International Community Development (4):
An investigation of concepts, models and perspectives of
International Community Development practice. Explores social, cultural, religious,
political economic and environmental aspects that affect community development
models and action research are emphasized. The course utilizes teaching cases
and experts from the field and requires substantial reading reflection and
discussion
Current Syllabus
USP 360 Real Estate Finance I (3)
Application of finance and economic principles to analysis of real estate finance and investments. Emphasis on the development of problem solving capabilities through the use of computer application programs. Special attention is given to risk analysis, alternative mortgage instruments, hedging techniques, and the tax effects of real estate investment. Prerequisites: FIN 333. (The course is cross listed as FIN 360, and may only be taken once for credit)
USP 385 History of American Cities (4):
Traces the evolution of urban centers from the colonial period to the present. Focuses on the developing system of cities, on growth within cities, and on the expansion of public responsibility for the welfare of urban residents. Particular attention is given to the industrial and modern eras. Prerequisite: upper division standing. Also listed as Hst 337. May be taken only once for credit.
USP 399 Special Studies
(Credit to be arranged.)
USP 399 Portland past and present (4):
Portland from today back to its founding. We will look at the geographic, political, cultural, historical, and economic events and personalities that shaped and are shaping the city of today and tomorrow. Fall 2007 Syllabus
