Urban and Regional Planning (U R P)
100. Introduction to Community Planning (3)
Prerequisite: junior standing. Introduction to and critical analysis of
theory and practice of community planning; traditional and alternative roles
of planning in contemporary society; perspectives on community problems;
evaluation of con cepts, literature, and history.
102. History of Urban Development Form (3)
Prerequisite: junior standing. Historical survey of urban development; the
evolution of urban form, and civic design; case studies.
103. Introduction to Urban Design (3)
Suggested for graduate students emphasizing design. Prerequisite: junior
standing. Introduction to physical design and environmental communication.
Urban design principles and application; formulation of design programs
and solutions; supervised studio projects. (Two 3-hour studios)
110T. Topics in Urban Planning Techniques (1-3; max total 6)
Selected topics such as analytical techniques; means for management of urban
development, including transportation, public facilities, and activities
in the private sector; public policy concerning issues of local and regional
significance.
111. Planning for Historic Preservation (3)
The implementation of planning policy, guided by the General Plan and its
Historic Preservation element, utilizing the techniques of historic preservation
to achieve the broad public goal of rehabilitation and conservation of older
areas of a community.
135. Environmental Law (3)
Contemporary environmental problems and their interrelationships. The conceptual,
constitutional, and administrative framework for environmental protection
and management. Legislation and case law for the protection and enhancement
of the environment with emphasis on natural resources.
140. Planning for Energy Conservation (3)
Language. concepts, issues and planning policy impact of current and proposed
energy conservation measures in living, working and recreational environments.
149T. Topics in Environmental Design (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: junior standing. Selected topics on factors that influence
environmental design problems, including environmental crisis areas and
impact of public policies; design framework formulation and problem solving
needed to achieve a quality environment.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
191. Directed Readings (1-3; max total 6)
Supervised readings in a selected field related to city and regional planning.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Urban and Regional Planning (C R P)
109GT. Presentation Techniques in Urban and Regional Planning
(1; max total 3)
Concurrent enrollment in C R P 200 series courses. Topics in techniques
and practice of oral, narrative, and graphic presentation as related to
city and regional planning. (One 2-hour lab))
200. Seminar in Planning Theory and Process (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Pursuit and analysis of the essence
of planning, study of traditional and contemporary theories of community
development, the planning process.
201A-B. Seminar in Planning Research (3-3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (A) Planning research methodology
and technique including scientific method, statistical analysis of data
sampling, regression analysis; application of computer technology; sources
of data. (B) Application of research methodology and technique to planning
problems; special emphasis on the formulation of research designs.
202. Seminar in Urban Design (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Examination of urban design theory
and principles, with attention to design philosophy and the underlying concepts
that include man-environment relations, design communications, the design
process; implementation techniques; case studies. (Lab fee, $15)
203A-B. Practicum in Community Planning (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (A) Studio and field project design
and implementation methods; supervised projects. (B) Application of theories
and principles to a team project. (Lab fee, $15)
204. Seminar in the Elements of Community Structure (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Analysis of the characteristics
and interrelationships between selected elements of the physical structure
of the community including land use, transportation, housing, and public
facilities.
212T. Seminar Topics in Urban and Regional Development (3; max total
9)
Prerequisite: C R P 200. Selected topics in the application of public policy
to the solution of urban and regional problems, including the renewal of
blighted areas, the conservation and preservation of historic areas, the
development and financing of new communities.
215. Seminar in Land Development Controls (3)
Prerequisite: C R P 200. The application of the police power zoning, subdivision
regulations, and other techniques used to implement land development plans
and policies; historical and contemporary case studies.
220. Seminar: Planning for Housing (3)
Prerequisite: C R P 200. Housing problems in America; the role of local,
state, and federal government and private enterprise; planning for adequate
housing, carrying out policies and programs.
230. Seminar in Planning for the Region (3)
Prerequisite: C R P 200. Regional planning approaches and methods; goal
and policy implications of resource development, utilization and conservation;
strategies for planning; case studies.
235. Seminar in Environmental Law (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Contemporary environmental problems
and programs; the interrelationship and impact of laws that affect and regulate
the environment and its quality; case studies.
236. Seminar in Environmental Impact Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Environmental impact assessment
as a procedure to protect and enhance the quality of the environment; the
legal framework; content and preparation of the EIS /EIR; long-range planning
for environmental protection; case studies.
239T. Seminar in Regional and Environmental Planning (1-4; max total
12)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Selected topics in regional
and environmental planning, including land, air, and water resources; consideration
of federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies; case studies.
249T. Topics in Environmental Design (1-3; max total 9)
Prerequisite: C R P 202. Selected topics such as man-environment relations;
site planning; the development of community form; physiographic and cultural
influences on urban design; problems in policy making, implementation and
controls; cognitive mapping; design of prototypical environments. (2 hours
studio weekly per unit)
250. Seminar in Transportation Planning (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A systems view of transportation;
alternative modes; interrelationships with urban structure; models; policy
implications.
260T. Seminar: Topics in Urban Development Process
(1-3; max total 9)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Selected topics such as theory of
regional and urban spatial organization; theory of modeling and gaming simulation;
application of modeling and simulation techniques to the urban development
process; case studies, supervised projects.
280T. Professional Planning Practice (2-4; max total 7)
Maximum total 7 units applicable toward the degree, provided that units
in excess of 4 must be earned in topics taken concurrently with related
elective seminar. Prerequisite: C R P 200, 201A, 203A. Individually supervised
professional practice: preparation and implementation of comprehensive urban,
regional, or special purpose plans; study of interrelationships and roles
of government, public agencies, and private enterprise. Approved for SP
grading.
281T. Seminar in Planning Practice (1; max total 3)
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in C R P 280T, permission of instructor.
Seminar to explore characteristics and problems of professional planning
practice; written evaluations of work experience.
282T. Field Study of Selected Planning Topics (1-6; max total 12 if
no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Field study of urban and regional
phenomena in relation to urbanization, urban systems, housing, and resource
development.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
291. Directed Readings in Urban and Regional Planning (1-3; max total
6)
Supervised independent reading in a selected topic related to urban and
regional planning.
299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.