Course Descriptions 
for Planning


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Undergraduate

PLAN 3701  Introduction to Planning
PLAN 3702  Land Use Planning and Controls
PLAN 3704  Planning Methods
PLAN 4701  Technology and Sustainable Economic Development          
PLAN 4704  Planning Theory and Practice
PLAN 4705 Computers in Politics, Planning and Management
PLAN 4785  Topics in Planning
PLAN 4786  Capstone Project or Internship

GEOG 4643  Urban Geography

Graduate Courses

PLAN 5701  Technology and Sustainable Economic Development          
PLAN 5704  Planning Theory and Practice
PLAN 5705 Computers in Politics, Planning and Management
PLAN 5784  Planning Seminar 
PLAN 5785  Topics in Planning
PLAN 5786  Capstone Project or Internship

POLS 5209 Environmental Policy
 

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.

 
 


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