UPA 120. Urban and Public Affairs Seminar I. 1 hour.

Introduces first year students to the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. Emphasizes competencies such as public speaking, presentations, dialogue around controversial urban and policy issues, effective teamwork, conflict resolution, communication and proposal writing. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate student with fewer than 24 credit hours. No graduation credit given to students enrolled in Graduate College.

UPA 121. Urban and Public Affairs Seminar II. 1 hour.

Introduces first year students to the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. Emphasizes competencies such as analysis of controversial urban and policy issues, effective teamwork, project planning and management, and professional communication. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Continuing or entering student with fewer than 24 credit hours.

UPA 453. Freshwater Lab in Practice. 3 or 4 hours.

Investigates key issues surrounding Great Lakes water governance through a combination of hands-on research and professional development in fields related to environmental policy, planning, writing and communication. Course Information: Same as ENGL453 and PA 453. 3 undergraduate hours; 4 graduate hours. This course offers an internship placement opportunity. Depending on placement/start date, students may begin internship work during the second half of the semester or during the summer. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

UPA 498. Independent Study in Urban Planning and Public Affairs. 1-3 hours.

Provides an opportunity for students to pursue an independent project that is not availble through the required UPA coursework. Course Information: Same as UPP 498. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BA in Urban and Public Affairs Program or consent of the instructor.