This course introduces students to the geography of urban transportation from a behavioral perspective. The course has three components: developing theories, constructing analytical models, and conducting empirical tests of the concepts and theories. Case studies will cover various modes of transportation: air, railway, bus, ocean freight, and private vehicle.

Prerequisite(s): Geography 2210A/B* and 0.5 from Economics 1021A/B, Geography 2143A/B, Geography 2420A/B, or permission of the instructor. (*One of the following courses can substitute for Geography 2210A/B: Biology 2244A/B, Economics 2122A/B, Economics 2222A/B, Health Sciences 3801A/B, MOS 2242A/B, Psychology 2810, Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2850A/B, Psychology 2851A/B, the former Psychology 2885, Social Work 2207A/B, the former Social Work 2205, Sociology 2205A/B, Statistical Sciences 2141A/B, Statistical Sciences 2143A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2858A/B and the former Statistical Sciences 2122A/B).

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 lab/tutorial hour.