47 courses in the 1989–90 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 1989–90
Professor, Director L.R.G. Martin, BA (Queen's), MA, MRP, PhD (Syracuse), MCIP
Associate Professor, Associate Director J.T. Horton, BA (Wheaton), MA (Northwestern)
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.
An introduction to types of participatory planning initiated either by planners or by citizens' groups and directed toward changing built.and natural environments. Concepts such as individualism, class, family, ethnicity and community are introduced in order to show how they relate to environmental attitudes and behaviour. .
PLAN 156Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning ConceptsW 2C,1D 0.5
An introduction to contemporary planning ideas for students whose subsequent work might bring them in contact with professional planness. 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 g
(Not available for credit to planning Students). Restricted to first and second year students in other programs.
Advanced analysis of the process followed for rurai 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; their assembly and analysis. Emphasizes the sources, methods of collection and analysis of urban and regional data resources. Particular attention paid to data base management and applications related to population projects, transportation and the location of urban facilities. Introduction to the principles of geographic information systems. Oriented toward group research projects. There will be a one-day field excursion.
PLAN 256AEnvironmental Design 1 Design concepts in Urban and RegionalF 2C,2std 0.5
Planning illustrated by recent work. Individual and group projects in planning design in urban and regional settings, using graphic, model and verbal presentations.
Prereq: Secgnd year Planning or Environmental Studies students with consent of instructor
PLAN 259Regional Planning and Economic DevelopmentW 2C,2wkshp 0.5
The relationship of economic planning to regional planning. Concepts of economic development and models of regional development planning. Case studies and examples are drawn from federal regional development efforts in Canada and/or from Third World nations. Workshops focus on regional planning and development at both a conceptual and empirical level. Prereq: One of PLAN 100, 156 or consent of instructor
Concepts 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.
Prereq: Planning students or consent of instructor
PLAN 275AReadings and Research Planning/B/C F,W,S 3R 0.5
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 particu-
larly 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.
The letter designation allows this course to be taken more than once for credit
PLAN 300ASeminar/Workshop Project in Urban and Regional Planning 1F 3wkshp,2fidlab 0.5
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 small 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 additional cost to student: 70
PLAN 300BSeminar/Workshop Project in Urban and Regional Planning 2W,S 3wkshp,2fidiab 1.0
The transformation of analyticai concepts of community into planning 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.
PLAN 307Social Survey Techniques in PlanningF 2C0,1D 0.5
Social research and the planning process; interview and selfadministered surveys; questionnaire design; sampling, non-survey data collection techniques; practical applications.
Prereq: Second or third year Planning students with ENV S 178; other ENV S students with consent of instructor
The theory and application of nonparametric statistics, with particular emphasis upon social science problems. . Prereq: ENV S 278 or consent of instructor Cross-listed as GEOG 317 Students may receive credit for only one of PLAN 317 and GEOG 317
Advanced quantitative analysis and sampling in a spatial context. A selection of techniques from gravity models, linear programming, nearest neighbour analysis, Markov chain analysis, graph theory, simulations, and trend surface analysis. Prereq: ES 278 Cross-listed as GEOG 318 Students may receive credit for only one of PLAN 318 and GEOG 318
Selective study of Canadian 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 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. Section one of this course uses a self-directed learning approach. Prereq: ENV S 200 Cross-listed as GEOG 357
Estimated additional cost to students.
10. Students may receive credit for only one of PLAN 357 and GEOG 357 Offered by Correspondence only for 1989-90
PLAN 359Regional Planning: Program Development and ImplementationF 3C 0.5
An examination of current regional planning programs (objective, policies, strategies and plans), with regard to both their development and implementation in the context of various institutional structures, arrangements and intergovernmental relations. Emphasis will be given to the process of implementing and monitoring programs in different jurisdictional and administrative settings.
Prereq: Planning students or consent of instructor
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.
PLAN 367Conservation in Wildland and Resource ManagementW 3C 0.5
Consideration of the constraints and guidelines that an application of the principles of ecology place on the planning and management of resources within natural and agricultural ecosystems. The theory and history of this subject will be discussed together with the management of wildlife, forestry, fisheries, parks and open space, and agriculture.
PLAN 368Conservation/Resource Management of the Built EnvironmentF 3C 0.5
Consideration of the constraints and guidelines that an application of the principles of ecology place on the planning and management of resources within urban and urban shadow ecosystems. The theory and history of this subject will be discussed together with urban economanagement, the management of waste, urban open space and parks, rehabilitated sites, and environmentally sensitive areas.
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 evatuation. .
PLAN 380Theory and Practice of Planning inS (Oxford) 3C 1.0
the U.K. Familiarization with the contribution of U.K. theory and practice to Canadian planning. A study of development of U.K. planning from mid-eighteenth century to present with reference to new town and urban redevelopment. Prereq: Third year planning students or consent of instructor. Students register on a Letter of Permission. Addi- . tional course fee.
PLAN 390Weighting Senior Honours Essay ProposalW,S 3C No credit
A training course for developing a research proposal for the Senior Honours Essay. Students will develop a research proposal under direction of a faculty member. Types of research which can be employed in the development will be discussed as well as the methods available. Students will present proposals as a mode for evaluating their participation.
An analysis of the legal basis for planning in Ontario and the practice of planning law as it affects planners, municipalities, local councils, property owners and residents. The roles of planning board, municipal councils, the Ontario Municipal Board, the Ministry of Housing, provincial Cabinet and the Niagara Escarpment Commission in the pianning process will be discussed. Prereq: ENV S 201 Estimated additional cost to student: 40
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.
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 related technologies and the role 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
An examination of the challenges of cross-cultural planning in various societies including those of the Third World. Within a development planning framework, basic concepts of culture, intercultural communication and brokerage will be explored.
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.
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 wilt 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, decisionmaking, legislation, plan preparation and implementation in Canada.
Prereq: Fourth-year Planning students or fourth-year Environmental Studies students with consent of instructor
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 Methcdology of Urban and Regional Planning 2W 3S 0.5
Continuation as outlined in Part 1 with the focus on the theories or foundations for the development of an environmentat-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 résearch into this problem and presentation of the results in a form that meets both professionai and academic standards, as further elaborated in a policy statement available from the undergraduate officer. Prereq: Fourth-year Planning students only A letter grade of PLAN 490A will be submitted only after the completion of PLAN 490B.