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Political Economy of Urban Dev

Urban Planning and Policy

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.92
Easiness
2.50
Total regs
207

Grade Distribution

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.92
A
83.6%
138
B
8.5%
14
C
3.0%
5
D
0.6%
1
F
0.6%
1
W
3.6%
6
A–F + W
165
Other outcomes
42
All registrations
207

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.92
Easiness
2.50
C or better
98.7%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
99.4%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
3.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
165
A–F and W outcomes

US 301 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Acosta-Cordova, Jose Miguel
4.00
RMP
NR
Graded
32
Total regs
35
#2
Betancur, John-Jairo
3.71
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Political and economic approaches to the study of urban life, urban problems and the built environment. Course Information: Previously listed as UPA 301. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in US 240 ; or Grade of B or better in ECON 120 ; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in on Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation.

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Methodology
RMP
2.8
9 reviews
Graded
80
Total regs
87
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Acosta-Cordova, Jose Miguel
    4.00
    NR
    32
    35
  • 2
    Betancur, John-Jairo
    3.71
    2.8 (9)
    80
    87
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