49 courses in the 1993–94 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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. 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 contempotary 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 230The Smail Group in the Planning ProcessF 3C 0.5
This course will focus on smail groups in a planning context. Students, as a group, will select the approach to leaming which best meets their needs, in consultation with instructor. This may include an examination of the class as a group, observation and analysis of other groups, and/or other approaches to learning. As part of the learning process, students are expected to become familiar with the relevant literature in small group theory and planning, stressing a blend of theory and practice. Prereq: PLAN 130 or 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 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.
Prereq: ENV S 178 and PLAN 100, Planning students only
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: Second year Planning students only
Studio fee: $10
Estimated additional cost to student for Materials: $85
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 federa! 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 analytical approach to and examination of the relative livability of cities and their constituent elements from an international planning perspective. The evolution of trends and ideas and their influence upon quality-of-life factors such as public space, housing, transportation, etc. will be undertaken through a case study technique utilizing both group and individual assignments.
Prereq: Planning students or consent of instructor
PLAN 275AReadings and Research Planning-Z 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 rnore than once for credit.
PLAN 300ASeminar/Workshop Project in Urban and Regional Planning 1F 3wkshp,2fldlab 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 Research Techniques in PlanningF 2C,1D 0.5
Several social research methods appropriately used in planning practice are presented including types of survey research, participation observation, content analysis.
Course Descriptions Planning, Urban and Regional
and historical-comparative research. Techniques for selecting a method, structuring a research project and analysing data will be covered. The purposes of social inquiry, the development of theories, the use of social research in policymaking, and the ethical issues associated with social research provide the context for discussing the details of research methods.
Prereq: Planning students or consent of instructor
PLAN 319Economic and Social Techniques for Regional PlanningF 2C,iL 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 land, 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.
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 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. Prereg: PLAN/GEOG 255
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. Prereq: Environmental Studies students only Estimated additional cost to student: 20
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 Bullt 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, tehabilitated 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. 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, ¢.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
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 PlanningW 3C 0.5
This course focuses on the application of GIS in planning. Emphasis will be on applications that reiate 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 urbarvragional 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.
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 Planning or Environmental Studies 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 humans, 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.