Courses and Programs 1997-1999
Courses and Programs 1997-1999C R P 253. Survey of Community and Regional Planning. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. A historical survey of planning, the nature and problems of urban areas, and the goals, procedures, and results of urban planning.
C R P 270. Forces Shaping Our Metropolitan Environment. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Must be taken prior to completing 9 credits in C R P. Introduction to the social, political, physical, and economic forces as they shape metropolitan areas and their interrelationships. A comprehensive picture of metropolitan development showing important roles other urban disciplines play in the planning process and the interrelationships of the disciplines.
C R P 272. Planning Analysis and Techniques I. (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Existing and emerging techniques for preparation of community planning studies. Sources of planning information and data. Survey techniques including survey instruments, sampling methods, sample size for demographic studies. Land use surveys for comprehensive and transportation planning. Student's oral and graphic presentation of analytical results.
C R P 274. Planning Analysis and Techniques II. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 272. Use of quantitative methods for analysis of population, land use, economic and transportation make-up of a community; activities and location, intensity, and timing of land uses and public services. Student's oral and graphic presentation of analytical results.
C R P 293. Environmental Planning. (Same as Env S 293.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Sophomore classification. Comprehensive overview of the field of environmental relationships and the efforts being made to organize, control, and coordinate environmental, aesthetic, and cultural characteristics of land, air, and water.
C R P 315. Housing. (Dual-listed with 515). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 253 or 270. An in-depth review of the problems and issues related to housing planning and policy dealing primarily with inter-relationships and interdependencies among the socio-cultural, economic, and physical aspects of housing. Analysis of housing policy-making processes in the U.S., a comparative review of the housing policy and planning systems in selected developed and developing nations.
C R P 317. Urban Revitalization. (Dual-listed with 517.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: 253 or 270. The nature, extent, causes, and theories of urban decline. Relationship between neighborhood change and the urban development process; public policy implications. Planning methods utilized to further revitalization and preservation efforts.
C R P 318. Graphic Communications in Planning. (Dual-listed with 518.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 253 or 270. Introduction to computer graphics for majors in planning. Graphics as a means of conceptualizing ideas and communicating information. Use of Macintosh software primarily, supplemented with Ulti-Map on Apollo work stations and MS/DOS graphics on IBM/PC compatible computers.
C R P 325. Growth Management. (Dual-listed with 525.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Junior classification. Techniques used to manage growth-related change and to implement plans. Capital investment strategies; public land acquisition and protection; development impact analysis; impact mitigation, including impact fees; phased growth systems; urban/suburban/rural relationships; land preservation; specific problem areas, such as regulation around airports and locations of quarries and waste disposal sites.
C R P 329. Planning in Developing Countries. (Dual-listed with 529.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1999. Prereq: Junior classification. A variety of planning and planning-related issues including rural-urban migration, development of national policies and programs, urban decay, rural development strategies, housing problems in a developing country.
C R P 330. Practicum. Cr. 1 to 6, may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: Major in community and regional planning. Structured work experience under close supervision of a professional planner. Practical planning experience; relationships between theory and practice, professional responsibilities, and the scope of various planning roles. Practicum may be repeated. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
C R P 342. Site Analysis and Development Design. (Dual-listed with 542.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 253, 272. Must be taken prior to completing 12 credits in LA. Introduction to site analysis, using landscape architecture and environmental principles, but drawing also on basic engineering concepts. Work will evolve from analysis to land development design based on that analysis.
C R P 355. Community Economic Development. (Dual-listed with 555.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Sophomore classification. The nature and process of economic development in the context of community development. Recent changes and trends and their implications for local and regional development. Selected case studies and applications. Contemporary community economic development issues.
C R P 365. Technology and the Design and Development of Urban Spaces. (Dual-listed with 565.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Completion of one semester in a design, engineering, social science, or history major. Historical development of urban areas and their change over time. Impact of technological change on development; the role that technical and design professionals (including civil engineers, architects, landscape architects, and city planners, among others) have played.
C R P 380. Regional and State Planning. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: 253 or 270. Analysis of theories, policies, and functions at the metropolitan, regional, and state levels with emphasis on area-wide governance structures and strategies for guiding development. Nonmajor graduate credit.
C R P 383. Theory of the Planning Process. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 253 or 270. The nature of planning and its relation to social and economic planning: levels of planning, place of planning in decision making; steps in the planning process, uses and limitation of knowledge in planning, relation of facts and values.
C R P 416. Urban Design and Planning Practice. (Dual-listed with 516.) (3-1) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 253 or 270. Principles of urban design and their application to residential and commercial development. Review processes and criteria for subdivision design and site planning.
C R P 427. Social Policy Planning. (Dual-listed with 527.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1999. Prereq: 253, 270, or junior classification. An overview of the theory and methods of social policy planning with particular attention given to the spatial relationships of policy formation, allocation of scarce resources, and the delivery of public services as an integrated part of comprehensive community planning.
C R P 432. Community Development Planning and Programming. (Dual-listed with 532.) (1-9) Cr. 4. F.S.SS. Prereq: 272, 274, senior classification. Integration of planning methods and theory in dealing with a community planning problem. Analysis of problem and formulation of strategies for implementation. Preparation of a community planning report.
C R P 434. Small Town and Rural Development Planning. (Dual-listed with 534.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 253 or 270. Contemporary planning problems in small towns and their rural regions. Strategies built upon decentralization of planning functions, agricultural land preservation, retail sales recapture, business development and retention. Comparisons of First and Third World examples.
C R P 435. Planning in Small Towns. (Dual-listed with 535.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 253, 270, or junior classification. Contemporary planning problems in small towns and the design of viable strategies to enhance their social and economic position in today's society.
C R P 451. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. (Dual-listed with 551.) (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Introduction to geographic information systems, including discussions of GIS hardware, software, data structures, data acquisition, analytical techniques, and implementation procedures. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS.
C R P 475. Urban Planning/Urban Management. (Dual-listed with 575.) (3-0) Cr. 1 for each module, 5 weeks each. F. Prereq: 253 or 270 and junior classification. The role planning plays as a part of the management and decision-making process; policy initiation, development, and implementation; management approaches and tools. A. Urban Planning and Management. B. Citizen Participation/Conflict Management. C. Grant Writing.
C R P 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form. Investigation of an approved topic commensurate with student's interest and ability. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. H. Honors
C R P 491. Environmental Law. (Dual-listed with 591.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in natural sciences. Legal precedents and alternative policies for environmental protection; rights to and regulations for uses of water, air and land. Federal environmental control acts and leading federal court cases.
C R P 492. Planning Law, Administration and Implementation. (Dual-listed with 592.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Junior classification and 253 or 270. The basis in constitutional, common, and statutory law for the powers of plan effectuation. Problems of balancing public and private interests as revealed in the study of leading court cases. Administration of planning agencies and programs.
C R P 511. Introduction to Community and Regional Planning. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate classification. Development of planning in the United States; history and evolution of the planning profession and constructs of current practice. Theoretical basis of planning.
C R P 515. Housing. (Dual-listed with 315; same as Hous 515.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Permission of instructor and graduate classification. An in-depth review of the problems and issues related to housing planning and policy dealing primarily with interrelationships and interdependencies among the socio-cultural, economic, and physical aspects of housing. Analysis of housing policy-making processes in the U.S., a comparative review of the housing policy and planning systems in selected developed and developing nations.
C R P 516. Urban Design and Planning Practice. (Dual-listed with 416.) (3-1) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Graduate classification. Principles of urban design and their application to residential and commercial development. Review processes and criteria for subdivision design and site planning.
C R P 517. Urban Revitalization. (Dual-listed with 317, same as Hous 517.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: Graduate classification. The nature, extent, causes, and theories of urban decline. The relationship between neighborhood change and the urban development process and its public policy implications; the planning methods utilized to further revitalize preservation efforts.
C R P 518. Graphic Communications in Planning. (Dual-listed with 318.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate classification. Introduction to computer graphics for majors in planning. Graphics as a means of conceptualizing ideas and communicating information. Use of Macintosh software primarily, supplemented with Ulti-Map on Apollo work stations and MS/DOS graphics on IBM/PC compatible computers.
C R P 519. Introduction to Planning Methods. (3-0) Cr. 1 per module. F.S. Modules lasting 5 weeks each. Prereq: Graduate classification. Basic foundations of planning methods, sources of planning data, planning surveys, geographic information system, computer applications to planning methods, and the process of generating the comprehensive plan. A. Planning Information Systems. B. Geographic Information Systems. C. Computer Applications to Planning Methods.
C R P 520. Intermediate Planning Methods. (3-0) Cr. 1 per module. F. Modules lasting 5 weeks each. Prereq: 519A, 519C, and graduate classification. Planning analysis of demographic trends, land use, transportation, utilities and public facilities systems, and code administration and enforcement. A. Population Projection and Demographic Analysis. B. Land Use. C. Transportation Planning. D. Utilities and Public Facilities. E. Codes Administration and Enforcement.
C R P 522. Advanced Planning Methods. (3-0) Cr. 1 per module. S. Modules lasting 5 weeks each. Prereq: 519A, 519C, graduate classification. The economic make-up of a community and its analysis, economic and multi-goal evaluation analysis and financing of public projects, environmental analysis and project review. A. Urban and Regional Economic Analysis. B. Economic Analysis of Public Projects. C. Multi-Goal Evaluation of Public Projects. D. Financing Urban Change Projects. E. Environmental Analysis. F. Project Review.
C R P 525. Growth Management. (Dual-listed with 325.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate classification. Review of techniques used to manage growth-related change and to implement plans. Capital investment strategies; public land acquisition and protection; development impact analysis; impact mitigation, including impact fees; phased growth systems; urban/suburban/rural relationships; land preservation, specific problem areas, such as regulation around airports and location of quarries and waste disposal sites.
C R P 527. Social Policy Planning. (Dual-listed with 427.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1998. Prereq: Graduate classification. The theory and methods of social policy planning with particular attention to the spatial relationships of policy formation, allocation of scarce resources, and the delivery of public services as an integrated part of comprehensive community planning.
C R P 529. Planning in Developing Countries. (Dual-listed with 329.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1999. Prereq: Graduate classification. A variety of planning and planning-related issues including rural-urban migration, development of national policies and programs, urban decay, rural development strategies, housing problems in a developing country.
C R P 530. Practicum. Cr. 1 to 3, may be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification in community and regional planning. Practical planning experience. Structured work in range of varied tasks under close supervision of a professional planner. Relationships between theory and practice, exposure to variety of roles in functioning specialties. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
C R P 532. Community Development Planning and Programming. (Dual-listed with 432.) (1-9) Cr. 4. F.S.SS. Prereq: 519, 520, 522. Integration of planning methods and theory in dealing with a community planning problem. Analysis of problem and formulation of strategies for implementation. Preparation of a community planning report.
C R P 534. Small Town and Rural Development Planning. (Dual-listed with 434.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 511 or 529. Contemporary planning problems in small towns and their rural regions. Strategies built upon decentralization of planning functions, agricultural land preservation, retail sales recapture, business development and retention. Comparisons of First and Third World examples.
C R P 535. Planning in Small Towns. (Dual-listed with 435.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate classification. Contemporary planning problems in small towns and the design of viable strategies to enhance their social and economic position in today's society.
C R P 542. Site Analysis and Development Design. (Dual-listed with 342.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate classification. Must be taken prior to completing 12 credits in LA. Introduction to site analysis, using landscape architecture and environmental principles; basic engineering concepts. Work will evolve from analysis to land development design based on that analysis.
C R P 551. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. (Dual-listed with 451.) (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Introduction to geographic information systems, including discussions of GIS hardware, software, data structures, data acquisition, analytical techniques, and implementation procedures. Laboratory emphasized practical applications and uses of GIS.
C R P 555. Community Economic Development. (Dual-listed with 355.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate classification. The nature and process of economic development in the context of community development. Recent changes and trends and their implications for local and regional development. Selected case studies and applications. Contemporary community economic development issues.
C R P 556. Economic Development in Small Communities. Cr. 1. F. Offered off campus through Continuing Education on two consecutive Fridays and Saturdays. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Community development perspectives, entrepreneurial approaches, leadership theories, total quality management, concepts and strategic planning skills.
C R P 561. Seminar in Planning Theory. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Permission of instructor and graduate classification. Current planning theories: comprehensive land use, advocacy, participatory, radical, and transactive planning models. Decision making and organization models as they affect planning practice. Value conflicts and conflict resolution.
C R P 565. Technology and the Design and Development of Urban Spaces. (Dual-listed with 365.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate classification. Historical development of urban areas and their change over time. Impact of technological change; the role that technical and design professionals (including civil engineers, architects, landscape architects, and city planners, among others) have played.
C R P 570. Seminar in Planning Research. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Graduate classification in community and regional planning. Topics vary from year to year. Emphasis on planning research methods and development of research proposals.
C R P 575. Urban Planning/Urban Management. (Dual-listed with 475.) (3-0) Cr. 1 per module, 5 weeks each. F. Prereq: Graduate classification. The role planning plays as a part of the management and decision-making process; policy initiation, development, and implementation; management approaches and tools; includes modules on citizen participation/conflict management and grant writing. A. Urban Planning, Urban Management. B. Citizen Participation/Conflict Management. C. Grant Writing.
C R P 580. Seminar in Regional Planning and Development. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1997. Prereq: Graduate classification. Regional development issues and policies in advanced and developing countries. Theories and methods, distribution of economic activities and settlement patterns. Role of infrastructure in development.
C R P 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification and written approval of instructor and department chair on required form. A. Planning Administration. B. Local Economic Development. C. Urban Design. D. Housing E. Neighborhood Renewal. F. Social Planning. G. Regional Economic Development. H. Environmental Planning. I. Transportation Planning. J. Policy Analysis. K. State Planning. L. Planning in Developing Countries.
C R P 591. Environmental Law. (Dual-listed with 491.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate classification. Legal precedents and alternative policies for environmental protection; rights to and regulations for uses of water, air, and land. Federal environmental control acts and leading federal court cases.
C R P 592. Planning Law, Administration and Implementation. (Dual-listed with 492.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate classification. The basis in constitutional, common, and statutory law for the powers of plan effectuation. Problems of balancing public and private interests as revealed in the study of leading court cases. Administration of planning agencies and programs.
C R P 699. Research. Cr. var. F.S.SS.