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US 308

Globalization and Environmental Planning

Urban Planning and Policy

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.58
Easiness
4.00
Total regs
129

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.58
A
79.4%
100
B
12.7%
16
C
5.6%
7
D
0.0%
0
F
0.0%
0
W
2.4%
3
A–F + W
126
Other outcomes
3
All registrations
129

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.58
Easiness
4.00
C or better
100.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
100.0%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
2.4%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
126
A–F and W outcomes

US 308 by Professor

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

#1
Betancur, John-Jairo
3.81
RMP
2.8
9 reviews
Graded
27
Total regs
29
#2
Yildiz, Sevin
3.61
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How globalization and climate change are impacting cities. Examines new toolkits, activist movements, and mitigation strategies in urban governance and environmental planning. Considers local political economic contexts and implications for justice. Course Information: Previously listed as UPP 308. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in US 240 ; or Grade of B or better in ECON 120 ; or consent of the instructor.

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
31
Total regs
32
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Betancur, John-Jairo
    3.81
    2.8 (9)
    27
    29
  • 2
    Yildiz, Sevin
    3.61
    NR
    31
    32
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