Planning (PLAN)
67 courses in the 1969–70 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Planning concepts and principles; the nature, purpose, and scope of land-use planning; elements of economic and social planning theory; introduction to planning survey, analysis and synthesis in rural and urban area; basic principles of design and aesthetics as applied to planning; elementary exercises in planning and design. 2 lectures, 2 hours studio for Honours Planning and Honours Geography students; other students will replace 2 hour studio with one hour discussion session. (Given in winter term - normally this course will follow Geography !01*.}
PLAN 255 Planning Surveys and Analysis
Sources of data for Planning and their analysis. The course will emphasize the sources and methods of collection of rural and urban land use data. Particular attention will be paid to the types of land use information essential to transportation, housing and recreation planning. The setting up of regional and urban land use data banks will also be outlined. A series of laboratory sessions will be conducted on land use data sources and methods of data collection. Prerequisite: Honours Planning students, or consent of instructor. 2 lectures. 2 hours studio. {Given in fall term. )
PLAN 256 Principles of Environmental Design
Goals, objectives, standards of design; principles of aesthetics as applied to urban and regional planning; architectural composition, civic and landscape design, the functional requirements of space and buildings in relation to their distribution, size, arrangement, form and relative cost; articulation of design in a master plan; social, economic and political problems in implementing good design; construction and layout; models sketching perspective, proportions, presentation technique. Prerequisite: Honours Planning students or consent of instructor. 2 lectures, 2 hours studio.
PLAN 332 The Sociology of R egions
Basic concepts of sociology; occupational and concomitant social adjustments of rural society in response to forces of urbanization and industrialization; social movements generated within the farm population. 3 lectures. (Given in fall term.) Prerequisite: Honours Planning students ( Yr 3 only), or consent of instructor.
PLAN 333 The Sociology of -Regional Planning
Power structures, basic social institutions, attitudes and values related to the implementation of regional plans; regional development of human and natural resources in Canada and abroad. 3 lectures. (Given in winter term - normally this course will follow Planning 332*.) Prerequisite: Planning 332*. Honours Planning students ({ Yr 3 only), or consent of instructor.
PLAN 342 Urban R egional and Resource Planning 1. Survey of the Field Note
This course provides an overview of the field of urban and regional planning. Classic controversies in the field of planning, in its definition and delimitation; the role of public investment criteria and welfare economic criteria in urban and regional planning; the place of planning in a democratic society; the role of interest group and grass-roots politics in planning will be considered. An overview of the techniques of information collection and analysis, and of the tools of implementation available to urban and regional planners will also be provided.
Planning 342* is designed particularly for students in disciplines other than Planning. No prerequisite. 3 lectures. (Given in fall term.)
PLAN 343 Urban, Regional and Resource Planning: Survey of the Field
The identification and analysis of urban and regional planning problems.
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Planning 343' is designed particularly for students in disciplines other
than Planning. No prerequisite. 3 lectures. (Given in winter term-normally this course will follow Planning 342*.)
PLAN 344 Principles of Recreational Planning
A systems approach involving the cultural and natural environments as they relate to planning of recreational land uses and facilities. A study of the planning process as it relates to supplying recreational demands in urban-centered regions. Park planning at the local, provincial and national levels. Prerequisite: Two of Geography !0/*,/00* and Planning | 56*. or consent of instructor. 3 lectures.
PLAN 355 Principles of Biogeography and Ecology
Principles of plant and animal geography, biogeography, and ecology. This course is the same as Geography 355*, Prerequisite: Honours Geography or Honours Planning. or consent of instructor. 2Iectures, 2hours lab. (Given in fall term.)
PLAN 357 Conservation and Resource D evelopment
History of the conservation movement; principles of conservation management and development of resources. Analysis, use and planning of recreational resources. This course is the same as Geography 357*. Prerequisite: Honours Planning and Honours Geography students, or consent of instructor. 3 lectures. (Given in winter term-normally this course will follow Planning 355*.)
PLAN 358 Regional Planning and D evelopment
The relationship of economic planning to regional planning; principles of planning and development in urban-centered, broad economic and frontier regions; Canadian and international case studies; study of Canadian agencies such as A.R.D.A., and A.P.E.C., research projects. Prerequisite: Honours Planning students, or consent of instructor. 2 lectures, 2 hours studio.
PLAN 375 Quantitative Research Methods
The nature of scientific research; descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to problems in Geography and Planning. To complete the requirements for this course an approved research outline for Geography 490 and Planning 490 is required from students intending to enrol in Geography 490 and Planning 490. This course is the same as Geography 375. Prerequisite: Honours Geography and Honours Planning students or consent of the instructor. 2 Iectures, | hour seminar.
PLAN 404 Seminar on Quantitative Methods in Urban and Regional Planning
Advanced study of selected models of locational structure and methods used in locational analysis, Emphasis on the analysis of urban and regional planning data using multivariate statistical techniques and the computer. This course is the same as Geography 404. Prerequisite: Planning 375 or equivalent. and consent of instructor. 3 hours seminar and/or tutorial.
PLAN 456 Political and Administrative Processes in Urhan and Regional Planning
Historical development of planning legislation in various parts of the world; the provincial and federal legislation affecting urban, regional and resource planning in Canada: the statutory planning systems in the
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provinces; the jurisdiction of provincial bodies and agencies. Prerequisite: Honours Planning students. or consent of instructor. 3 lectures.
PLAN 475 Projects, Problemssad Readings in Planning
Special planning projects and problems chosen in consultation with instructor.
Prerequisite: Honours Planning students, or consent of instructor. 3 hours seminar and/or tutorial.
PLAN 476 Projects, Problems and Readings in Planning
Special planning projects and problems chosen in consultation with instructor. Prerequisite: Honours Planning students, or consent of instructor. 3 hours seminar and/or tutorial.
PLAN 480 Tbe Philosophy and Methodology of Urban and Regional Planning
Historical developments of the discipline of planning; current trends in the philosophy and methodology. Prerequisite: Honours Planning students only. 3 hours seminar.
PLAN 490 Senior HonoursEssay
A research project involving field work, analysing statistical data; written, graphic and cartographic presentation must be in form suitable for publication. 3 hours seminar.
PLAN 491 Field Research: Methods and Projects
A one-week field camp session; preparatory assignments, and follow-up seminars with presentation of research papers. This course is the same as Geography 49 I *. Prerequisite: Honours Planning students and consent of instructor. 2 hours seminar. (Given in fall term.)
Graduate Courses
The Department offers training leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in both Geography and Regional Planning and Resource Development. Detailed information about these programs can be obtained by writing to the Administrative Assistant, Department of Geography and Planning. Geography
PLAN 600 Geomorphology A Climatology
specialized advanced geomorphology course concentrating particularly on the detailed processes and effects concerned with glaciation, rivers and sediments. Special emphasis will be placed on applied geomorphology, laboratory and field analytical techniques. Students will be expected to undertake considerable practical work in various subfields of geomorphology.
PLAN 601 Advanced study of selected subfields of climatology
Emphasis on applied and microclimatology.
PLAN 602 Air Photo Interpretation
Advanced studies involving air photo interpretation, use of stereo-plotting instruments, mosaic construction, map production, and applied research.
PLAN 607 Seminar in Quantitative Methods in Geography
Advanced study of selected models of locational structure and methods used in locational analysis. Emphasis on the analysis of geographical
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PLAN 610 Economic Geography
Advanced study of selected subfields of Economic Geography, with emphasis on industrial development.
PLAN 621–632 Regional Geography
A study of the geographic features pertaining to urban and rural development problems in various regions of the world. One or two problem tegions will be studied in depth each year.
PLAN 621 Europe and the Mediterranean
PLAN 623 Middle East
PLAN 624 Asia
PLAN 625 Oceania
PLAN 626 Africa
PLAN 627 Latin America
PLAN 628 United States of America
PLAN 629 Polar Lands
PLAN 630 Canada
PLAN 631 Eastern Europe
PLAN 632 Soviet Union
PLAN 633 Field Research in Regional Geography
A detailed analysis of a selected region in Canada or the United States with major emphasis upon a field examination of the region (2-3 weeks duration) in fhe Winter. 2 hours seminar.
PLAN 645 Political Geography
A review of contrasting approaches to the field; recent theories and their integration; Geopolitics; quantitative research in Political Geography.
PLAN 650 Urban Geography
An analysis of concepts and theory in urban geography, including regional interaction of cities and city regions, economic base study, central place theory and city classification; urban functions and land use: methods of urban research with emphasis on the use of statistical measurement and computers.
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PLAN 655 Geographical of Metropolitan Regions
Geographic approach to the problems of settlement, land use, and urbanization, and functional interaction in metropolitan areas.
PLAN 657 Agricultural Land-Use Problems
Physical and human problems associated with agricultural land use in Canada and other selected areas. The role of land-use planning in agriculture, its technique and implementation. The role of geographical research in agriculture and other rural development problems. Original research projects.
PLAN 662 (Planning 652*) Natural Resource Planning: Policies and Programmes
International, national, and provincial resource planning policies and programmes; legislation dealing with resource allocation and planning; the structure and programmes of national and international agencies; Canadian federal-provincial resource development agreements.
PLAN 663 (Planning 653*) Recreational Resource Planning
Forecasting recreational demands; methods of classifying recreational resources; methods of recreational resource inventory; principles of recreational land management and conservation.
PLAN 664 (Planning 654*) Ecological Foundations of Resource Use
Principles of biogeography and environmental biology. Ecological principles in resource use and development. Case studies and projects.
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PLAN 665 (Planning 655*) Resource Conservation nod Development
Appraisal of renewable natural resources with reference to demands and changing technology. Problems related to management and development of resources. Resource oriented regional case studies and projects. {Offered in rhe winter term.)
PLAN 675 Special Readings and Seminar on Selected Topics in Geography
PLAN 676 Special Readings and Seminar on Selected Topics in Geography
PLAN 680 Geographic Thought and Methodology
An analysis of the changing methods and philosophy of geographic research. Special attention is focussed on problem formulation, the design and evaluation of geographic research, and scholarly writing.
PLAN 699 Thesis Seminar
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PLAN 604 Resource Survey Techniques for Regional Plans
Examination of the techniques for determining potentials of renewable resources: agriculture, forestry, recreation, etc., and the study of resource capability surveys in the regional planning process. Inventory techniques, organization of an integrated resource survey. Case studies.
PLAN 605 Socio-Economic Surveys for Regional Plans
The relationship between resource surveys and socio-economic surveys required for comprehensive plans in both urban-centered and resourcebased regions. Surveys will be placed in the context of the regional planning process and will be related to planning objectives and plan implementation. Emphasis will be both on analytical techniques and field experience. Case studies.
PLAN 607 Seminar in Quantitative Methods in Urban and Regional Planning
Advanced study of selected models of locational structure and methods used in location analysis. Emphasis on the analysis of urban and regional planning data using multivariate statistical techniques and the computer.
PLAN 623 Sociological Concepts Relevant to Regional Planning
Relevant sociological, economic, political and psychological concepts, social and natural environment, group settlement patterns. rural-urban interdependence, and social systems within a region.
PLAN 624 Sociological Problems and Projects in the Implementation of Regional Development
The formulation and acceptance of regional development plans (Canada and abroad); principles and problems in inter-group relationships relevant to regional planning and implementation. Prerequisite: Planning 623*
PLAN 652 (Geography 662*) Natural Resource Planning: Policies and Programmes
International, national, and provincial resource planning policies and programmes; legislation dealing with resource allocation and planning; the structure and programmes of national and international agencies; Canadian federal-provincial resource development agreements.
PLAN 653 (Geography 663*) Recreational Resource Planning
Forecasting recreational demands; methods of classifying recreational resources; methods of recreational resource inventory; principles of recreational land management and conservation.
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PLAN 655 (Geography 665*) Resource Conservation and Development
Appraisal of renewable natural resources with reference to demands and changing technology. Problems related to management and development of resources. Resource-oriented regional case studies and projects. (Offered in the winter term.)
PLAN 656 The Process of Urban and Regional Planning
An advanced course in the techniques of Urban and Regional Planning. Techniques of population analysis and forecasting, economic base analysis, regional input-output, income and product accounts, capital budgeting principles, and social physics models will be considered within the framework of urban and regional case studies. Analysis will be considered in the framework of the planning process, from goal formulation to implementation of plan in the urban-centered region.
PLAN 658 Regional Development
The theories of regional development. Regional economic development within a national planning framework. Canadian and international case studies will be used to illustrate classic controversies in the field of regional economic development via efficiency vs income redistribution as goals; concept of growth poles; sociological aspects of regional development; consideration of the relationship between regional economic and environmental planning.
PLAN 659 Special Problems and Projects
Special planning or resource management problems and projects chosen in consultation with a professor.
PLAN 675 Special R eadings and Seminar on Selected Planning Topics.
PLAN 676 Special Readings and Seminar on Selected Planning Topics.
PLAN 680 Seminar on the Philosophy and Methodology of Regional Planning and R esource D evelopment
The conceptual framework of urban, regional, and resource planning; historical development of concepts and recent trends in methodology; relationship of the discipline of geography to the regional planning concept.