Summer 2017 - URB 660 G100
Transportation and Urban Development (4)
Class Number: 4276
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jun 26 – Aug 3, 2017: Mon, Thu, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Anthony David Perl
Office: HC 2124
Office Hours: Thursdays, 2:00-4:00pm (or by appointment)
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Explores the relationships between mobility, economic activity, and social interaction that influence urban development. Topics considered will include the spatial dynamics underlying travel behavior, the vehicle and infrastructure technology used in meeting mobility needs, the organizations that deliver transportation services and the public policies that govern an urban transportation system.
COURSE DETAILS:
Note: this course is scheduled from June 26-August 3 (inclusive)
The movement of goods and people within and between cities is a fundamental factor in defining and shaping an urban area. This course will explore the development of urban and inter-city transportation systems and their economic and social impacts. The mobility characteristics, and economic and environmental impacts of various modes will be considered. Behavioural aspects of transport demand and the role of planning and policy in influencing transport (mis)behaviour will also be examined. The course will highlight the role of climate and energy vulnerability in influencing transport development in the future. Oil depletion and climate disruption will be explored as potential drivers of future change, which is likely to be greater during the next ten years than it has been over the past 30 years.
The course will offer blended learning opportunities from a mix of lectures, seminar discussions, field trips, and student presentations.
Grading
- Facilitated discussion of one week’s assigned readings 10%
- Research paper draft 20%
- Research presentation 20%
- Research paper final version 40%
- Seminar participation 10%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Course readings will be organized in a reading pack available through the SFU Bookstore.
Graduate Studies Notes:
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Registrar Notes:
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