49 courses in the 1992–93 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
PLAN 100A{introduction 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. Prereq: Planning students only
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 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.
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 255Data Management and Analysis Using Geographic Information SystemsW 2C,2L 0.5
Geographic information systems (GIS) are used as an organizing framework for discussion of data management in planning and geography. Topics include: data sources; methods of collection; database management; principles of geographic information systems; applications of geographic information systems in urban and regional analysis, monitoring and evaluation.
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 and verbal presentations.
Prereq: Second year Planning or Environmenial Studies students with consent of instructor
Studio fee: $10
Estimated additional cost to student for materials: $60
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
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
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 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.
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,2iidlab 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.
PLAN 300BSeminar/Workshop Project in Urban and Regional Planning 2W,S 3wkshp,2fidlab 1.0
The transformation of analytical 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. Prereq: PLAN 300A
PLAN 307Social Survey Techniques In PlanningF 2C,1D 0.5
Social research and the planning process; interview and self-administered surveys; questionnaire design; sampling, nonsurvey data collection techniques; practical applications.
Prereq: Second or third year Planning students with ENV S 178; other ENVS 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 considerations of regional development. Reliability and applicability of data; input-output analysis; cost-benefit analysis; planning, programming and budgeting systems; and social area analysis.
Selective study of Canadian development issues pertaining to the use of jand, urbanization, regional and resource development; issues will be related to structural and functional forces that are characteristic of the major regions of Canada, e.g. Atlantic Provinces, British Columbia.
PLAN 325Speciat Topics in Development Planning in the Third WorldW 3C 0.5
Focus on centralization, decentralization, local institutional structure, and participatory approaches to regional/community development planning. Use of case studies (seminar method). Concepts, principles and methods in practice are critically examined, Provides usetul guidelines for students interested in overseas volunteer work and other development projects and programs.
Prereq: Second-year courses in Planning or Third World Development or consent of instructor
This course looks at social planning as a way of attacking urban social problems. Will examine the differant types of social planning and the relationship between physical and social planning.
PLAN 355Spatial Data and Spatial Data BasesF 2C,2L 0.5
This course focuses on building a GIS base. It addresses theoretical issues regarding data models and data structures used in GIS and considers the processing required to input data from a variety of sources, register map layers, transform coordinate systems, and edit and clean a multi-map-sheet, multi-theme data base. Prereq: PLAN/GEOG 255
Development and implementation 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 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 spaces and the implications for urban design. The theory and history of this subject will be discussed together with urban ecomanagement, the management of waste, urban open space and parks, rehabilitated sites, and environmentally sensitive areas.
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.
PLAN 380Theory and Practice of Planning in theS (Oxford) 3C 1.0
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. Additional course fee.
PLAN 390Senior Honours Essay ProposalW,S 3C No credit weighting
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 planning process will be discussed. Prereq: ENV S 201 Estimated additional cost to student: 40
The first part consists of an overview of housing in Canada considering federal, provincial and municipal policy as well as the housing industry. In the second part, special topics such as homelessness, affordability, environment and other issues are discussed.
A seminar course on the environmental sources and causes of disease and illness, the concepts of health, 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 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.
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 455Application of Geographic Information Systems in PlanningF,W 3C 0.5
This course focuses on the application of GIS in planning. Emphasis will be on applications that relate to property ownership, land records management, land use and environmental assessment.
PLAN 456APolitical and Administrative Processes in Urban and Regional! Planning 1F,W 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 470International Winter City DevelopmentW 2S 0.5
A multidisciplinary approach which explores and analyzes case studies of human settlements situated in cold-climate regions. The focus is directed toward Canada, USA, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, although other countries such as Japan, USSR, China may be included. Prereq: Third- or fourth-year Environmental Siudies students only
PLAN 480AThe Philosophy and Methodology of Urban and Regional Planning 1F,W 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 2F,W 3S 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.