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Environmental Planning and Design 573
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New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog 2013–2015 School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Programs of Study Environmental Planning and Design 573  

Environmental Planning and Design 573

Degree: B.S.

Director: Wolfram Hoefer (whoefer@crssa.rutgers.edu)

Adviser

Code

Office

Phone (Ext.)

Richard Bartolone

(BR)

Blake 223

2-9036

Dean Cardasis

(CR)

Blake 116

2-9035

Jean Marie Hartman

(HP)

Blake 208

2-8848

Nathan Heavers

(HJ)

Blake 226

2-9344

Wolfram Hoefer

(HE)

Blake 116

2-9313

Kathleen John-Adler

(JK)

Blake 117

2-9330

Richard G. Lathrop

(LP)

ENR 162

2-1580

Laura Lawson

(LW)

Blake 113A

2-8010

Holly Grace Nelson

(NE)

Blake 224

2-9315

Brian Osbourne

(OS)

Blake 227

2-5266

David Tulloch

(TL)

ENR 133

2-1581


This curriculum provides a broad educational experience emphasizing an understanding of planning and design as they relate to the physical and cultural environments and the management of those environments. Particular attention is given to the interactions between natural and social systems. The curriculum includes four options: environmental geomatics, environmental planning, landscape architecture, and landscape industry.

Environmental Geomatics. Environmental geomatics synthesizes a number of concepts and techniques, including remote sensing, spatial analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), and global positioning systems (GPS) that are used to improve the planning and management of natural resource systems. These techniques include the development of complex spatial databases from a wide range of data sources and the application of this information to solve environmental problems. The option is intended for students interested in pursuing professional careers in environmental planning/management, remote sensing, and geomatics, and provides a basis for graduate and professional studies. An environmental geomatics certificate program also is available for students in other programs of study as well as all options of this major. (See the Minor and Certificate Programs section at the end of this chapter.)

Environmental Planning. Environmental planning requires the integration of environmental information into the planning process and is concerned with the protection and enhancement of environmental systems while meeting demands for growth and development. This option is intended for students who are interested in pursuing professional careers in environmental planning and related areas. It also provides a basis for graduate and professional studies. An environmental planning certificate program also is available for students in other programs of study as well as all options of this major. (See the Minor and Certificate Programs section at the end of this chapter.)

Landscape Architecture. Landscape architecture is concerned with the harmonious integration of people and nature in the creation of outdoor spaces for a variety of purposes. Emphasis is on creative site design using social and environmental information. Issues addressed by landscape architects range from the design of parks, housing sites, and gardens to the planning, design, and management of entire regions. This option is intended for students who are interested in employment with landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, and planning firms and government agencies concerned with parks, recreation, environmental resources, and urban planning. Landscape architecture is a professional curriculum nationally accredited by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Entrance into the upper level (junior year) is competitive, based on an evaluation of the student's performance at the beginning level (sophomore year).

Landscape Industry. As individuals, businesses, and communities seek solutions to pressing environmental concerns, the landscape industry option is positioned as an emerging source of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and action to incorporate green technologies and sustainable practices. This option seeks to provide students with a broad-based education in preparation for careers in landscape-related industries such as contracting, maintenance, nursery production, and garden-center operations. While covering pragmatic issues associated with the maintenance and management of gardens and properties, the curriculum also gives students opportunities to study best practices and new approaches to on-site storm water management, energy production, and healthy ecological systems.

 
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