An introductory course and approved social science general education course.

An introductory course and approved social science general education course. Examines concepts and content related to cities, suburbs, and metropolitan regions within and outside the U.S. From multidisciplinary perspectives, covers media images of cities and suburbs, patterns and trends in urban settlements over time and place, urban observation, demographics, culture, and design, and contemporary urban issues, including race relations, environmental issues, and crime. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. Open to non-majors.

An introductory course.

Cross-listed with JLS 145 Urban Development Law and Policy. May be offered on an intermittent basis. Open to non-majors.

A major or minor elective.

Covers concepts and practices of urban land use and development in U.S. Topics include zoning, growth management, site design, environmental issues and land use evolution. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork.

A major or minor elective.

Develops communication skills on urban and environmental issues, and hones skills of description and reporting about urban and environmental places and policies. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Examines ways in which education influences, and is influenced by, urban communities. Considers how educational institutions can respond to conditions and issues that exist in urban environments. Reviews challenges confronting communities and urban education e.g., urban problems, community relations, environmental design, and government policies related to education and urban development. Explores and identifies opportunities for collaboration and partnerships between urban education institutions and community planning. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective.

Traces evolution of urban form and character from Greek city-states to the present. Emphasizes how technological, social, economic, and political changes affect urban layout and functioning.

A major or minor elective.

Historic preservation theory related to urban and environmental planning, emphasizing preservation practice, including tools of effective preservation, legislation, community roles, economics, adaptive use, and management. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective.

Examines, uses, and assesses urban information systems, such as signage, environmental data, and neighborhood demographics. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A majors-only required workshop: second in a three-course studio sequence. Theme is graphic communications

Examines modes of visual literacy for comprehending the built environment. Introduces rudimentary graphic representation skills for visually communicating urban planning and design concepts through readings and hands-on exercises. Class activities include drawing, drafting, design fundamentals, generating computer graphics, and urban observation.

A major or minor elective.

Through weekly film screenings, discussions, readings, and critiques, explores themes of urban imagery, inner city, city-suburb relations, community planning and politics, and urban futures in cinema. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective.

Introduces students to all aspects of real estate development, including planning, site acquisition, project feasibility, finance, and development. Uses case studies, small group activities, fieldwork, readings, and discussions.

A major or minor elective.

Studies theories, concepts, and practices of neighborhood planning and design in community development, emphasizing local urban neighborhoods. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective.

Topics vary annually. In the past this course addressed the planning and design of suburban communities. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective.

Topics vary annually. In the past this course addressed the policies and politics of local government. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective.

Topics vary annually. In the past this course addressed legal issues in planning, design, and development. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective.

Introduces students to the theory, practice, and real world applications local government finances. Concentrates on public budgeting issues and revenue analysis. Examines concerns in community planning, including fiscal impact of development, school finance, and tax increment financing models. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective.

Introduces and practices techniques in negotiations and bargaining, particularly as applied to community planning and environmental conflict. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective.

Examines a variety of specific tourism and recreation ventures and explores how they can be used to enhance development. Considered from several perspectives; including the role of tourism in economic development and the community level relationship between hosts and guests. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective.

Explores historical and legal foundations of planning and development. Provides a legal perspective on land use, zoning policies, environmental regulations, housing, and other areas of interest. Reviews political, legal, and administrative institutions related to the planning and development process. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major elective.

Introduces concepts and techniques in community design, land use, site planning, property development, and redevelopment. Involves lectures, discussions, and fieldwork. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A majors-only study abroad course.

Locations vary annually. In the past, undergraduate students have participated in environmental design study abroad programs taught in Australia, Cuba, Costa Rica, the Dutch Antilles, and other international locations as organized by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Other in-house study abroad programs will be offered on an ad-hoc basis by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, based upon faculty and student interest. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A major or minor elective.

Topics vary annually. In the past this course addressed urban hazards and disasters and community revitalization planning. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

Topics vary annually. In the past, an examination of issues pertaining to environmental design, community planning, and regional development. Included historical, theoretical, formal, technical, and ethical concerns in planning, design, and development. Content defined by instructor; with group discussions focused on assigned readings and field trips. May be offered on an intermittent basis.

A required senior capstone course.

Student-led, faculty-guided reading course covers classic and contemporary books on the natural, built, and urban environments. An undergraduate senior capstone course.

A required senior undergraduate research and creative activity course.

Engages students in environmental design methodologies and individual research on a topic of contemporary interest. Topics vary annually. In the past this course addressed community design, urban/suburban relations, urban subcultures, urban hazards and disasters, environmental planning, and urban development.