Students interested in learning about the real estate industry and real estate development, specifically through class discussion and guest speakers. The focus is on the real world of development and planning rather than theory. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a fundamental background and basic skill set to understand the real estate development business and its interrelationships with urban planning. It will provide students with an introduction to the major disciplines and processes related to development, which can provide a basis for the pursuit of a career in the development field or simply an understanding of the mindset of the developer.