This Thesis Elective is an introduction to urban research, how to conduct it, and why it is a useful undertaking. The basis of the course is the Urban Mutations on the Edge lecture series. Additional seminar and individual meetings are held on select Thursdays throughout the semester.
Objective
The final product of the research is a publication-quality scientific article of approximately 2000 words that demonstrates a basic level of understanding and engagement within existing academic discourse. Work is typically conducted in teams of two.
Content
The contents of these elective studies are expected to link to the subject matter of the attended course.