Courses
and Programs 1999-2001 Courses
and Programs 1999-2001C
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
(Same as Dsn S 270.) (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 Dsn S 293, 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; same as Dsn S 315.). (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; same as Dsn S 317.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S.,
offered 2000. 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 available 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; same as Dsn S 325.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
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; and land
preservation.
C R P 329. Planning in Developing Countries
(Dual-listed with 529; same as Dsn S 329.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
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 2, may be repeated up to a maximum of 2 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Major in community and regional planning and completion
of C R P 331. 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 331. Professional Practice Seminar
(Dual-listed with 531.) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Major in community and
regional planning. Preparation for working in a planning office;
discussion of expectation of employer; presentations from
planning professionals, and discussion of
differences/similarities between public and private planning
offices. This course is a prerequisite to enrollment in C R P
330, Practicum. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis
only.
C R P 342. Site Analysis and Development
Design
(Dual-listed with 542; same as Dsn S 342.) (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 City
(Dual-listed with 565; same as Dsn S 365.) (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 2000. 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, junior status. 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 2001.
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 435. Planning in Small Towns
(Dual-listed with 535.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. 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 484. Sustainable Communities
(Dual-listed with 584; same as Dsn S 484, Env S 484.) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Senior status or permission of instructor. The theory and
application of sustainability to the physical and social planning
of communities. We will examine environmental ethics as a basis
for sustainability, the history of the idea itself and the
movement toward indicators as outcome measurements both in the US
and internationally. We then explore how these ideas have been or
might be applied in communities here and abroad.
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; same as Dsn S 491, Env S 491.) (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 Dsn S 515, 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 Dsn S 517, Hous 517.) (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2000. 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 used to further revitalization and 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 520. Intermediate Planning Methods
(3-0) Cr. 1 per module. F. Modules lasting 5 weeks each. 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 Projects
C R P 525. Growth Management
(Dual-listed with 325; same as Dsn S 525.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
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;
and land preservation.
C R P 527. Social Policy Planning
(Dual-listed with 427.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2000.
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; same as Dsn S 529.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
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. 2. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification in community and
regional planning and completion of C R P 531. Practical planning
experience. Structured work in range of 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 531. Professional Practice Seminar
(Dual-listed with 331.) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Major in community and
regional planning. Preparation for working in a planning office;
discussion of expectations of employer; presentations from
planning professionals, and discussion of
differences/similarities between public and private planning
offices. This course is a prerequisite to enrollment in C R P
530, Practicum. 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 535. Planning in Small Towns
(Dual-listed with 435.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. 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; same as Dsn S 542.) (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 City
(Dual-listed with 365; same as Dsn S 565.) (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 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.
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 2001. 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 584. Sustainable Communities
(Dual-listed with 484; same as Dsn S 584.) Cr. 3. S. Prereq:
Graduate classification. The theory and application of
sustainability to the physical and social planning of
communities. We will examine environmental ethics as a basis for
sustainability, the history of the idea itself, and the movement
toward indicators as outcome measurements both in the US and
internationally. We then explore how these ideas have been or
might be applied in communities here and abroad.
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; same as Dsn S 591, Env S 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 598. Professional Planning Report
(Arr.) Cr. Var. F.S.SS. Independent student research on planning
topic. The course will serve as a capstone experience for the
student, demonstrating ability to integrate planning knowledge
and skills in the practical application of the student’s
abilities on a current planning issue. The completed report must
be submitted to and approved by the POS committee as evidence of
the mastery of the principles of community and regional planning.
C R P 699. Research
Cr. Var. F.S.SS.