The department encourages enrollment to learn more about improving the quality of man-made and natural environments. Urban planning is concerned with social policy, transportation, housing, economic development, urban design and land use issues.
Credits: 3; Prereq: Junior standing.
Overview of historic preservation and its relationship to historic communities. The course covers terminology, theory, legal, design, social issues and community assessments.
Credits: 3.
Comparative case studies of contemporary cities in the U.S. and a series of foreign countries both industrialized and developing will be covered. Special consideration will be given to energy consumption. (S, N)
URP 4000 Preview of Urban and Regional Planning
Credits: 3.
An overview of the comprehensive planning process designed for undergraduates who may be considering a career in urban and regional planning or who may be pursuing studies where some knowledge of the planning process is desirable. (H)
URP 4273 Survey of Planning Information Systems
Credits: 3.
Introduces students to concepts and theory associated with desktop Geographic Information Systems (GIS), as related to urban and environmental planning. Lectures, class assignments and homework assignments are required.
Credits: 3.
Planning and design of bicycle paths, greenways and facilities that form a network for non-motorized transportation. Oriented toward systems approach.
Credits: 3.
Students will be familiarized with concepts and theories about the following three major components: economics of the housing market, land development and home building process, and the growth of cities.
URP 4882 Defensible Space and CPTED in Urban Design
Credits: 3.
Explore the history, theory, application and possibilities associated with crime prevention planning; looks at theories and strategies fit into the planner's toolkit and how police, planning and other agencies interact in implementing them; focus on real world applications and visit sites that offer teaching and research opportunities.
Credits: 1 to 3; maximum 6 credits.
Lecture, studio, seminar or current interest in urban planning. Topics vary by semester and range from geographic information systems to transportation planning.