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Problems of the city, (e.g., congestion, homelessness, violence) are examined in light of larger economic and social forces which structure urban life. Through use of slides depicting urban settings, causes and consequences of different ways urban settlements have been organized are considered.

No Prerequisites

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
These majors only prsoc soc
NIELSEN E S
Erik Nielsen
3.9
43 reviews
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Summer 2024 . Kornberg D N
ON LINE
M T W
14:00 PM - 15:20 PM
Summer 2025 . Kornberg D N
BUCHN1930
M T W
14:00 PM - 15:20 PM
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SOC 126 Nielsen E S Fall 2025 Total: 87
SOC 126 Kornberg D N Summer 2025 Total: 111
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3.9
SOC126URBAN . Nielsen E S 3 Months Ago

he's a nice person, tried to make class funny but lecture often felt a bit vague and tangential. no assignments until midterm, then low effort group project and connected essay, then final. (both exams were online multiple choice) didn't grade anything until after finals and ignored my email. pretty easy, and he seems kind but i didn't learn much

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SOC126URBAN . Nielsen E S 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

Professor Nielsen is a great professor. Online exams, he is easygoing, kind, and caring. Lectures were interesting, graded by some papers, criteria for the papers is always clear and if you follow them well you should do very well. Always willing to help and answer questions. Take classes with him if you can

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SOC126URBAN . Nielsen E S 3 Years Ago

This prof sucks. Cancelled class at least once a week. I attended 2 lectures, passed with a B+. He just goes over the slides and that's all you need to pass. I didn't learn anything. I took 126 AND 131 in the same qrtr. I got an A in 131, didn't go to a single class. Didn't even do the packback questions... and got an A. Dont ask me how.

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SOC126 . Nielsen E S 12 Years Ago

He's a pretty tough professor. If you work hard and put in a lot of effort you will definitely get an A. In lecture he gives you a lot of information, but it comes in handy for writing the papers he assigns

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SOC126URBAN . Nielsen E S 12 Years Ago

Hes a nice guy but not a good professor. His lectures are boring and unorganized. 2 short papers and one research paper. I wouldnt recommend him or the class because its really boring & he didnt explain very well but i got a B+ so i guess i cant be too mad about it.

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SOC126 . Nielsen E S 13 Years Ago

It's a pretty cool soc class. Good professor too.

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