GEOG 410

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Urban Planning Methods

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Applications of methods and techniques commonly used in the urban planning process, emphasizing data collection and analysis, fieldwork, and writing skills.

When Taught

Winter

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3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

Geog 310

Title

Understanding the History and Theory of Urban Planning

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate planning methods that anticipate and envision future changes to society and the built environment, such as knowledge of forecasts, risk assessment, futures scenarios and other tools for creating plan alternatives.  (PAB 4.2.2d)

Title

Possess the Skills Needed to Practice Planning

Learning Outcome

Use numerical reasoning and computation skills to conduct quantitative analysis of social and geographic information for basic professional planning purposes, problems and projects.  (PAB 4.2.3d.)  

Title

Planning and Forecasting Methods

Learning Outcome

Use forecasts and scenarios to anticipate and describe future changes in society and the built environment.  (PAB 4.2.3g)