38 courses in the 1975–76 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1975–76
Professor, Director HS. Coblentz, B.A.(Durham), M.R.P.(North Carolina) .
Associate Professor, Associate Director W. Shalinsky, B.A., B.S.W.(McGill), M.Sc., D.S.W. (Western Reserve) (on Sabbatical Leave 1975-76)
Associate Professor, Graduate Officer G.G. Mulamootil,’ B.Sc.(Mysore), M.Sc.(Bombay), Ph.D.(Delhi) (on Sabbatical Leave 1975-76)
Associate Professor, Undergraduate Officer IT. Horton,’ B.A.(Wheaton), M.A (Northwestern) (on Sabbatical Leave 1975-76)
Professors
Faculty listed in 1975–76
R.S. Dorney, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D (Wisconsin)
L.O. Gertler, B.A.(Queen’s), M.A(Toronto), MC IP.
K. Izumi, B.Arch.(Manitoba), M.C.P.(M.L.T.), M.C1P., ALP.
PLAN 100Intreduction to Urban and Regional Planning Concepts and Techniques
An introduction to the regional city; the development of contemporary planning concepts and priciples; the nature, purpose and scope of urban planning; the planning process and decision-making in a democratic society. Particular attention is directed to methodological aspects of designing a planning programme: identification of objectives and constraints, conduct of basic surveys and analysis, plans and policies preparation, evaluation and implementation.
PLAN 156Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning Concepts
An introduction to contemporary planning ideas for students whose subsequent work might bring them in contact with professional planners. Planning concepts and principles; the development of contemporary planning ideas; the nature, purpose and scope of urban and regional planning; the planning process and decision-making in a democratic society. Prerequisite: None
(Not available for credit to Planning students)
2 hours lectures and 1 hour discussion, Fall and Winter terms
Selective study of Canadian development issues pertaining to the use of land, urbanization, regional and resource development; issues will be related to the structural and functional forces that are characteristics of the major regions of Canada, e.g., Atlantic
_ Provinces, British Columbia.
Prerequisites: none .
2 hours lectures, | hour discussion, Winter term
Note Students may not take both Planning 222* and Geography 322*
The small group and its relevance to the planning process, Focus on work groups such as committees, councils and boards. Various important elements of small groups such as leadership, goal setting, influence, decision-making and interpersonal relations will be examined and related to planning.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101, or consent of instructor
Sources of data for planning and their analysis. The course will emphasize the sources, methods of collection and analysis of urban and regional land-use data. Particular attention is paid to the types of landuse information essential to transportation, housing, public facilities and recreation planning. Both lecture and workshop are related to a significant problem of land-use planning in Ontario.
Prerequisite: Planning 100* or consent of instructor 2 hours lectures, 2 hours workshop, Winter term
Design concepts in Urban and Regional Planning, illustrated by recent work. Individual and group projects in planning design in urban and regional settings, using graphic, model film and verbal presentations.
Prerequisite: 2nd year Planning, or Environmental Studies students with consent of instructor
Special readings and research on planning topics chosen in consultation with an instructor. This course gives the opportunity for supervised individual reading and study of planning or related topics in which the student is particularly interested.
Prerequisite: Planning 100*, or consent of instructor Prior to registering for this course students must arrange with a faculty member to serve as advisor
PLAN 271Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
An introduction to scientific method; descriptive and inferential statistics; sampling design. The course emphasizes the methodological and interpretative problems involved in using selected quantitative methods to investigate selected environmental] topics. This course is the same as Geog. 271* and M.Env. 271*. The Schoo! of Planning strongly recommends that students, who have not had Year 5 Maths, take
Math 85.
Prerequisite: only for students in General or Honours Geography, Planning, Man-Environment Studies or Architecture.
2 hours lectures, 1 hour lab, Fall and Winter terms
PLAN 300Seminar/Worksbop Project in Urban and Regional Planning
An integrated approach to the comprehensive analysis and design of communities; identification and synthesis of factors relating to function; structure, environmental context, regional framework, etc., in the preparation of comprehensive development programmes. A major project undertaken in small project groups.
Social research and the planning process; interview and self-administered surveys; questionnaire design: profile data; data processing; sampling; non-survey ‘data collection techniques; practical applications. Cross-listed as Geography 307*.
Prerequisite: may be taken in 2nd or 3rd year
2 hours lectures, 1 hour practical or discussion, Fall and Winter terms
Advanced quantitative analysis of spatial patterns and interactions. Focus on a selection of techniques from gravity models, lineur programming, nearest neighbour-analysis, Markov chain analysis, graph theory, simulation and trend surface analysis. Cross-listed as Geography 318*.
Prerequisite: Planning 271*, ar consent of instructor 3 hours lectures, Winter term
Application of economic and social measurement techniques in regional planning. Discussion of inputoutput analysis; cost-benefit analysis, planning, programming and budgeting systems; and social area analysis. Cross-listed as Geography 319”, Prerequisite: Econ. 101*, 102*, or consent of instructor
This course examines a variety of urban social concerns and possible solutions to them. The solutions will focus on social planning, community development and social action. As well, the relationship between physical and social planning will be considered. Prerequisite: Sociology 101*, or consent of instructor 3 hours lectures, Winter term
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 popullation.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101*, or consent of instructor 3 hours lectures, Fall term
Power structures, basic social instituitons, attitudes and values related to the implementation of regional plans; regional development of human natural resources in Canada and abroad.
Prerequisite: Sociology 101*, or consent of Instructor 3 hours lectures, Winter term
The physical structure of the city and its cultural, social, economic and behavioural bases; supporting systems and environmental relationships. Prerequisite: None (Not available for credit to Planning students)
The role of the public and private sectors in regional development and their relationship to the planning process; current urban and regional issues and plans. Prerequisite: Planning 342 or consent of instructor (Not available for credit to Planning students)
An exploration of the nature and functions of recreation in modern urban-industrial societies and an analysis of alternative approaches to the planning of recreation opportunities in urban-centred regions. The demand for and supply of recreation opportunities; standards, models ard systems; recreation planning policies and agencies; and selected recreation planning issues.
Prerequisite: This course is open only to students in 3rd and 4th years
3 hours lectures, Fall and Winter terms, (Winterterm — Planning students only)
History of the conservation movement; ecological principles of conservation and resource management. Analysis, use and planning of recreational resources. This course is the same as Geography 357* and Man-Environment 357.
Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 200*. This course is open only to students in 3rd and 4th years
The relationship of economic planning to regional planning. Theory and practice of regional planning and development to urban-centred, broad socioeconomic, and frontier regions. A series of workshops focus upon the social and economic problems of a particular Canadian region and the role of federal, provincial and local governments in formulating and applying remedial policy. Reference is made to comparative planning strategies and policies in other nations.
Prerequisite: one of Planning 100, 156*, 342*, or consent of instructor
The influence of transportation, communications, and water and sewage systems on the form, function and development of cities and regions; the application of this knowledge in urban and regional planning. Prerequisites: Planning 256* or consent of instructor 3 hours lectures, term to be arranged
Course Descriptions . $71 Urban and Regional Planning
An examination of planning issues related to the economics and financing of public and private development projects including shopping plazas, residential subdivisions, and new towns. The course focuses on sources of financing, financial programming, effects of planning decisions on land values, and techniques of project evaluation.
Prerequisites: Planning 255*, or consent of instructor 3 hours lectures, term to be arranged
Selected field trip experiences directly related to the theme content of Planning 300, including assignments, follow-up discussion, and presentation of research papers. The Schoo! covers the cost of travel and accommodations for field trips. Students are responsible for the cost of their meals. Approximately $45.00 will cover the cost of meals on a one week field trip. Prerequisite: enrolment in Plan 300
Focus on Canadian housing policies and programmes, particularly with regard to the housing of low and moderate income families. Economic, political, physical and social considerations underlying these policies will be examined in detail. Some consideration is given to housing problems and programmes in the United States and developing countries.
Prerequisite: Planning 256, or consent of instructor
This course will examine and evaluate a number of social policy issues (poverty, health, education and public safety) in relation to social goals, social indicators, and program planning and development. The role of planners in social policy formulation and implementation will be stressed.
Prerequisite: Planning 330* or consent of instructor 3 hours lectures, term to be arranged
PLAN 449Canadian Urban and Regional Planning: (Part 1)
An overview of the evaluation of Canadian urban and regional planning covering the Canadian planner’s heritage, colonial planning, growth stages of post colonial planning, planning principles with an indepth examination of comprehensive planning and zoning, and the scope of planning education especially in our School.
PLAN 450Canadian Urban and Regional Planning: (Part 2)
A review of Canadian urban literature focusing on major themes. The literature will be examined through subject areas such as housing, land policy, redevelopment and urban politics.
PLAN 456Political-and Administrative processes in Urban and Regional Planning
The formulation of urban/regional policy, including planning legislation, in an inter-governmental setting: federal, provincial and municipal; the study of both the process and substance of urban policy-making, planning and implementation in Canada. Prerequisite: 4th year Planning students, or 4th year Environmental Studies students with consent of instructor
PLAN 470Concepts and Ideas in Contemporary Urban Planning
An overview of the modern movements and philosophical roots underlying urban planning and civic design. Philosophies and contributions of those who have significantly influenced modern historical thought. Development of planning trends and ideas in North America and abroad emphasizing relevance to contemporary concerns.
Prerequisite: 3rd or 4the year Planning students, or consent of instructor
PLAN 480The Philosophy and Methodology of Urban and Regional Planning
A seminar course on some current and changing social philosophies, the image of man, the notions of ethics, morality, authority, equity, etc., and the related perceptions and perspectives and conceptions of social and environmental realities and their relevance to planning, its human information base, processes and procedures.
Practical experience in the identification of a problem in the planning field. Conduction of individual research into this problem and presentation of the results of this research in a form that meets both professional and academic standards.
(2 course credits) ; Prerequisite: 4th year Planning students only