48 courses in the 1994–95 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
PLAN 100Introduction to Urban and RegionalF 2C,1T 0.5
Planning Concepts and Techniques. 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.
Basic instruction in graphic techniques used in planning. Emphasis will be placed on the principles and techniques of graphics for effective visual communication of ideas.
This course will look at some basic social features of society which planners need to understand in order to work effectively. These features will include: culture, participation in the political and planning processes, socialization, stratification, gender relations, the family, race and ethnicity, bureaucracy and organizations, social movements, and social change. Each feature will be discussed along with how planners can use this knowledge.
PLAN 190Introduction to Urban and RegionalW 2C,1D 0.5
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 regiona! 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 220Regional Planning and Economic DevelopmentW 2C,1T 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, 190 or consent of instructor
PLAN 250The Small Group In the Planning ProcessF 2C,2L 0.5
This course will enable students to lear to work more effectively in groups by improving their knowledge of small groups, by improving their ability to work with others in smail groups, and by increasing their ability to make groups work better. The course will be a mix of readings, presentations and practical exercises and projects. (Formerly PLAN 230)
PLAN 255Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)W 2C,2L 0.5
Geographic information systems (G!S) 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.
An analysis of the factors behind the rapid urbanization of selected areas in Asia, Africa and Latin America, with an examination of the related problems of planning and development contro! policies. Crosslisted as GEOG 225 (Formerly PLAN 225}
PLAN 281Concepts 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-live 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 285AReadings 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.
A project oriented course focusing on a contemporary planning problem. Students will synthesize the various planning perspectives pertinent to the problem, for example, environmental, social, design and other concerns.
A study of the design of the environment in urban and regional contexts through lectures and studio projects. Prereq: PLAN 210(256A) Estimated additional material cost to student $40, and an addtional field trip fee (Formerly PLAN 301)
PLAN 321Regional Planning: Program Development and ImplementationF 2C 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
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 tackling urban social problems. Will examine the different types of social planning and the relationship between physical and social planning.
PLAN 340Conservation 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 semi-natural ecosystems. The theory of this subject will be discussed, including principles of conservation biology, together with the management of wildlife, forestry, and parks.
PLAN 341Conservation/Resource Management ofF 3C 0.5
the Built Environment.
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.
Course Descriptions Planning, Urban and Regional
Prereq: ENV S 200 Cross-listed as GEOG 368 Lab fee $20
PLAN 350Social Research Techniques in PlanningF 2C,i1L 0.5
Several social research methods appropriately used in planning practice are presented including types of survey research, participant observation, content analysis and historical-comparative research. Techniques for selecting a method, structuring a research project and analyzing data will be covered. The purposes of social inquiry, the development of theories, the use of social research in policy-making, 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 . (Formerly PLAN 307)
PLAN 355Spatial Data and Spatial Data BasesF 3C 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, multitheme data base.
PLAN 361Planning Processes in the Third WortdW 2C 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 useful guidelines for students interested in overseas volunteer work and other development projects and programs.
Prereq: Third year students in planning or consent of instructor
PLAN 380Theory and Practice of Planning In theS 3C 1.0
U.K.
Familiarization with the contribution of U.K. theory and practice to Canadian planning. 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, during the Winter term.
PLAN 382Technology 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.
In this course, the approaches to research and methods which can be used in the Senior Honours Essay will be discussed. Studengs will then develop a research proposal for the Senior Honours Essay which they will present in class and use as the basis for PLAN 490. The actual research and writing will be carried out in PLAN 490, although in some cases, students may wish to start the research during their third year.
An advanced project oriented course focusing on a contemporary planning problem. The emphasis will be on synthesizing the various planning perspectives pertinent to the problem, for example, environmental, social, design and other concerns.
PLAN 403The Organizational, Political and Economic Contexts of Planning PracticeW 2C 0.5
The course considers the organizational, political and economic context in which planners operate in order to highlight the possibilities and limitations planners face in their professional activity. The arguments unfolding in the course are based on literature originating from the following fields: organizational theory, public administration, political science, land economics, political theory and planning theory. Prereq: Fourth year planning students only (Formerly PLAN 456A)
The social and political dimensions of public sector decision making and policy development as they apply to professional planning practice. The course will take a case study approach.
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.
Estimated additional cost to student: 20
(Formerly PLAN 414)
Course Descriptions Planning, Uroan and Regional Polish
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
PLAN 455Application of Geographic InformationW 2C 0.5
Systems in Planning. 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.
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: ENVS 201
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 482International Winter City DevelopmentW 2C 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 (Formerly PLAN 470)
PLAN 485AProjects, Problems and Readings in Planning-Z F,W,S 3R 0.5
Special planning projects and problems chosen in consultation with instructor.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
Student must arrange with a faculty member to serve as advisor prior to registering for this course. The letter designation allows this course io be taken more than once for credit.
Practical experience in carrying out the research proposal developed in PLAN 390 under the direction of a faculty member. The results of this research will be presented in a form that meets both professional and academic standards.