45 courses in the 1984–85 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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School of Urban and Regional Planning
Faculty listed in 1984–85
Professor, Director D.W. Hoffman, 8SA, MSA (Toronto), PhD (Waterloo), PAg, MCIP
Assistant Professor, Associate Director N.M. Lazarowich, BA (Saskatchewan), MA, MCP, PhD (Cincinnati), AICP
E. Baxter, BA, MA (British Columbia), PhD (Oregon)
T.J. Downey,® BA (Waterloo), MA, PhD (Western Ontario}
P. Eagles,® BSc (Waterloo), MSc (Guelph), PhD (Waterloo)
M.E. Haight,? BSc, MSc, PhD (McMaster)
J.B. Robinson,’ BA (Toronto), MES (York), PhD (Toronto)
J.E. Robinson,* BSc (Waterloo), MES (York)
Faculty listed in 1984–85
R.C. Suffling, BSc Hons (Wales), PhD (Guelph)
Adjunct Faculty
H.C. Abell, BHSc (Toronto), MS, PhD (Cornell)
Faculty listed in 1984–85
A. deVos, MSc, PhD (Wisconsin)
S. Garrod,” BA (McMaster), LLD, MES (York)
B.C. Matthews,? BSA (Toronto), AM (Missouri), PhD (Cornell), LLD (Waterloo).
N.F. White, BSc (Queens), MD, CM (McGill)
Planning Graphics Resource Person K.Hammond, BLA (Guelph)
Faculty Members of Planning holding cross and/or joint appointments to: "Biology
?Geography
3Environmental Studies, and Health Studies '
Faculty Members holdirig cross and/or joint appointments to Planning from: 4Man-Environment Studies
5 Anthropology
5Recreation
Environmental Studies
8Political Science
5Geography
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Course Descriptions
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
Introductory Note
Students in faculties other than Environmental Studies should consult their faculty advisor regarding how term courses with 0.75 creait weight are counted for degree credit purposes.
PLAN 100AIntroduction to Urban and Regional Planning Concepts and Techniques 1F 4C,1D 0.5
The development of contemporary planning concepts and principles; the nature, purpose and scope of urban planning; the planning process and decision-making in a democratic society. Methodological aspects of designing a planning program: 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 ConceptsF,W 2C,1D 0.5
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.
Prereq: None
(Not available for credit to planning students). Restricted to first and second year students in other programs.)
PLAN 222Canadian Regional Issues Selective study of CanadianW 2C,1D 0.5
development issues pertaining to the use of land, urbanization, regional and resource development; issues will be related to structural and functional forces that are characteristics of the major regions of Canada, e.g., Atlantic Provinces, British Columbia.
PLAN 230The Small Group in the Planning ProcessF 3C 0.5
The small group and its relevance to the planning process. Focus on work groups such as committees, councits and boards. Various important elements of small groups such as leadership, goal setting, influence, decision-making and interpersonal relationships will be examined and related to planning. Prereq: SOC 101 or consent of instructor For planning students only.
PLAN 231Citizen Involvement, Planning and Social ChangeF 3C 0.5
The theory and practice of citizen involvement and social change in relation to planning and policy formulation. Included are the ideology of involvement, social change and intervention strategies, policy planning and local area planning. Canadian case materials are emphasized, and there is some skills training.
Prereq:SOC 101, Planning students; students from other Departments with consent of instructor
Advanced analysis of the process followed for rural planning and development in Canada and other selected countries. Problems and their. solutions as noted in various jurisdictions are presented. Emphasis is placed on government approaches to planning and development.
Prereq: Second-year Planning students or consent of instructor
PLAN 255Planning Surveys and AnalysesW 2C,2wkshp 0.5
Sources of data for planning and their analyses. 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 land-use 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.
PLAN 256AEnvironmental Design 1 Design concepts in Urban and RegionalF 2C,2sid 0.5
Planning illustrated by recent work. Individual and group projects in planning design in urban and regional settings, using graphic, mode! and verbal presentations.
Prereq: Second year Planning or Environmental Studies students with consent of instructor
PLAN 270Concepts and Ideas in Contemporary Urban PlanningW 2C 0.5
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.
Prereq: Planning students or 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.
Prereq: PLAN 100 or consent of instructor
Prior to registering for this course, students must arrange with a faculty member to serve as advisor.
PLAN 300ASeminar/Workshop Project in Urban and Regional Planning 1F 6wkshp,2fidiab 1.0
An integrated approach to the analysis of communities; identification and - synthesis of factors related to function, structure, environmental context, regional framework, etc., in the preparation of comprehensive development programs. A major project undertaken in smail project groups, Project reports summarizing findings are completed and presented at end of term. Field trip related to-theme of problems includes follow-up discussion, assignments and preparation of individual research paper.
Prereq: Third-year Planning students only
Estimated cost to student: $70
PLAN 3000 W 6wkshp,2fidlab 1.0 Seminar/Workshop Project in Urban and Regional Planning 2 The transformation of analytical concepts of community into plafning designs on selected sites. On-site visits, collection and analysis of field data and relevant social, economic, physical and administrative information. Public presentations of analyses, plans and proposals as well as preparation of comprehensive reports. : Prereq: PLAN 300a
Social research and the planning process; interview and self-administered surveys; questionnaire design; profile data; data processing; sampling, nonsurvey data collection techniques; practical applications.
Prereq: Second or third year Planning students with ENV S 271; other ENV S students with consent of instructor
PLAN 319Economic and Social Techniques for Regional! PlanningF 2C,1L 0.5
Critical appraisal of a selection of descriptive and evaluative regional analysis techniques. Economic censiderations of regional development. Reliability and applicability of data; input-output analysis; cost-benefit analysis; planning, programming and budgeting systems; and social area analysis.
This course looks at social planning as a way of attacking urban social problems. Will examine the different types of social planning and the relationship between ; physical and social planning.
PLAN 333The Sociology of Regional PlanningF 2C 0.5
Power structures, basic social institutions, attitudes and values related to the implementation of regional plans; regional development of human natural resources in Canada and abroad. Prereq: SOC 101 or consent of instructor
An exploration of the nature and functions of recreation in modern urbanindustrial societies and an analysis of alternative approaches to the planning of recreation opportunities in urbancentred regions. Application of the planning process to rural and urban recreation. Historical development of recreation planning; problems.
, assumptions and myths in recreation
planning; recreation use/needs, resources, allocation, evaluation of services/programs; selected recreation
PLAN 357Conservation and Resource ManagementF,W 4C 0.5
History of the conservation movement; ecological principles of conservation and resource management. Analysis, use and planning of recreational resources. Prereq: ENV S 200 Cross-listed as GEOG 357.. Estimated cost to students: $10.
PLAN 360Technology in Urban and Regional PlanningW 3C 0.5
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.
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. Prereq: PLAN 255 or consent of instructor ’
Focus on Canadian housing policies and programs, 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 programs in the United States and developing countries. Prereq: PLAN 256 or consent of instructor
A seminar course on the environmental sources and causes of disease and illness, the concepts of heaith, e.g., medical, scientific, economic, political, etc., the health services and facilities
and responsibility of (urban and regional) planners in the creation of a more “healthful” environment.
Prereq: Third and fourth year planning Students or consent of instructor
A systems approach to change and development of change strategies by integrating social goals, plans, policies and programs. Case studies are used to measure the quality and performance of plans, policies and programs.
A seminar course on problems confronting native peoples in Canada with particular emphasis on basic societal conditions and how community
Planning and development can assist in
ameliorating these conditions in a collaborative manner with reference to the development of social policy. Prereq: Three-months’ work experience and equivalent of introductory anthropology, sociology, psychology or political science
Urban areas consist of 3 broad subsystems: human, built and natural. Urban managers are concerned with interactions between these subsystems Students are introduced to a range of quantitative analysis tools to be used as aids to urban spatial management. Emphasis is on tools that bridge across the subsystems.
PLAN 449Canadian Urban and Regional PlanningY 3C 1.0
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. Prereq: Consent of School
This course is intended for undergraduate planning students in their final year who will be starting professional practice on graduation. The course discusses professional responsibility, administrative tools and methods, office organization and similar topics. Concepts and techniques in other courses will be dealt with from the point of view of the practitioner.
Prereq: Fourth-year planning students or consent of instructor
PLAN 456APolitical and Administrative Processes in Urban and Regional Planning 1F 3C 0.5
Political and administrative frameworks for planning and the formulation of urban/regional policy in an intergovernmental setting. Study of the process and substance of planning in relation to: politics, administration, policy, decision-making, legislation, plan preparation and implementation in Canada.
Prereq: Fourth-year Planning students or fourth-year Environmental Studies students with consent of instructor
PLAN 475Projects, Problems and Readings in PlanningF,W 3S 0.5
Special planning projects and problems chosen in consultation with instructor. Prereq: Consent of instructor A student must arrange with a faculty member to serve as advisor prior to registering for this course.
PLAN 476Projects, Problems and Readings in PlanningY 3S 10
Special planning projects and problems, chosen in consultation with instructor. Prereq: Consent of instructor A student must arrange with a faculty member to serve as advisor prior to registering for this course.
PLAN 480AThe Philosophy and Methodology of Urban and Regional Planning 1F 3S 0.5
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.
PLAN 480BThe Philosophy and Methodology of Urban and Regional Planning 2W 3C 0.5
Continuation as outlined in Part 1 with the focus on the theories or foundations for the development of an environmental ethic and the implications of the notions discussed in Part 1 as the philosophical base for planning.
Practical experience in the identification of a problem in the planning field. Conduct of individual research into this problem and presentation of the results in a form that meets both professional and academic standards, as further elaborated in a policy statement available from the undergraduate officer. Prereq: Fourth-year Planning students only