Course
Descriptions
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PLAN 3701 Introduction to Planning
3/0/3
- Syllabus
(Sample)
An orientation to urban and regional planning with special emphasis
on the United States and Europe. The course includes land use
planning, the comprehensive planning process, transportation, community
development, and urban design. Planning as a governmental activity
at the local, regional, state, and federal level is also a component of
the course. Same as ENVS 3701.
PLAN 3702 PLAN 3702 Land Use Planning
and Controls 3/0/3
Prerequisite: PLAN 3701 or POLS 3701
Land use planning with emphasis on methods of land use analysis and
issues confronting land use decision makers.
PLAN 3704 Planning Methods
Prerequisite: PLAN 3701
The course is designed to introduce the student to several of the methods
and techniques used in public planning and policy analysis.
PLAN 4701 Technology and Regional
Economic Development 3/0/3
Prerequisite: PLAN 3701 - Syllabus
(Sample)
Examines economic development policy at all levels of government and
the roles technology can play in promoting sustainable economic development.
PLAN 4704 Planning Theory and Practice
Prerequisite: PLAN 3701
The course provides an overview of the development of planning theory
and practice and its usefulness in addressing the challenges facing
the practice of public planning in modern society.
PLAN 4705 Computers in Politics, Planning and
Management 3/0/3
This course will acquaint students with computer-based methods used
in the fields of political science, planning, and public administration.
PLAN 4785 Topics in Planning
3/0/3
Prerequisite: PLAN 3701 - Syllabus
(Sample)
An in-depth analysis of specialized planning topics with the specific
titles announced in the class schedule and entered on the students’
transcripts. Students may repeat the course for credit as topics
change.
PLAN 4786 Capstone Project or Internship
3/0/3
Prerequisite: PLAN 3701, approval of instructor
and chair
Experience working with agency/organization in which planning knowledge
can be utilized.
GEOG 4643 Urban Geography
Prerequisite: 10 hours of geography or consent
of department
Topics and concepts which characterize geographical analysis of urban
areas, including types, structures, and functions of American cities
plus local field research of land use and urban renewal.
Graduate Courses:
PLAN 5701 Technology and Sustainable Economic
Development- Syllabus
(Sample)
Examines economic development policy at all levels of government and
the roles technology can play in promoting sustainable economic development.
PLAN 5704 Planning Theory and Practice
The course provides an overview of the development of planning theory
and practice and its usefulness in addressing the challenges facing
the practice of public planning in modern society.
PLAN 5705 Computers in Politics, Planning and
Management
This course will acquaint students with computer-based methods used
in the fields of political science, planning, and public administration.
Same as POLS 5705.
PLAN 5784 Planning Seminar
This course will cover topics in contemporary planning through review
of recent books and periodical literature. Various planning theories
and the history of planning in the United States will be explored and discussed.
PLAN 5785 Topics in Planning - Syllabus
(Sample)
An in-depth analysis of specialized planning topics with the specific
titles announced in the class schedule and entered on the students’
transcripts. Students may repeat the course for credit as topics
change.
PLAN 5786 Capstone Project or Internship
3/0/3
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and chair
Experience working with agency/organization in which planning knowledge
can be utilized. A research paper on the internship or another planning
topic approved by the student's faculty advisor is required.
Updated
08/16/05 by meththini
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