10:971:201
Introduction to Urban Planning and Design (3)
Introduction to the purpose of plans and planning including planning domains such as housing, land use, and transportation with an emphasis on solutions to local problems.
Credit not given for both this course and 10:762:201.
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10:971:202
Designing Healthy Cities (3)
A review of the nature of America's cities and suburbs from their original planning stage to their ultimate reality and how it affects human health and well-being. Digital camera required.
Credit not given for this course and 10:762:202 or 10:832:202.
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10:971:297
Special Topics (3)
Topics vary. This course is designed to address current issues in planning and public policy. See the Bloustein School's Electronic Course Grid for current offerings.
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10:971:298, 299
Independent Study (BA, BA)
Prerequisites: A contract with a faculty sponsor and permission of the program director.
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10:971:300
Writing for Professionals (3)
Formulation of ideas, use of critical thinking and analysis of information to produce the types of appropriate, clear, and effective writing used by professionals.
Credit not given for this course and 10:501:300, 10:762:300, 10:832:300, or 10:833:300.
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10:971:314
Graphic Communication for Planners (3)
Development of basic graphic skills necessary to communicate the visual and spatial characteristics of streets, buildings, and neighborhoods using Autocad, Sketchup, and Photosimulations.
Credit not given for this course and 10:762:315.
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10:971:315
Introduction to GIS (3)
Review of computing concepts and methods applicable to planning and health, including database management, introduction to GIS, and graphics.
Credit not given for this course and 10:762:315.
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10:971:316
Introduction to Site Planning and Urban Design (3)
Understanding the impact of physical design on quality of life with a focus on analytic processes for the basic elements of human environments. Fieldwork is required.
Prerequisite: 10:971:201. Credit not given for this course and 10:762:316.
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10:971:318
History and Theory of Urban Planning and Design (3)
Assessment of major ideas in city and regional planning since the early 19th century. Origin, growth, and impact of these ideas on the evolution of planning in the context of intellectual, social, and technological change.
Credit not given for this course and 10:762:318.
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10:971:363
Planning Administration and Practice (3)
Study of in-depth use of planning tools such as zoning, subdivision, housing, and eminent domain and their use in comparative land-use systems.
Credit not given for this course and 10:762:363.
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10:971:395
Methods of Planning Analysis (4)
Reviews of research concepts and skills applied to planning. Includes development of original online data sources, coding, appropriate selection of statistical methods for analysis, and the professional presentation of results.
Open to 971 majors only.
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10:971:400
Internship (3)
Completion of a 125-hour field experience in a planning agency.
Prerequisites: 10:971:395, senior status, and a faculty sponsor.
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10:971:403
Advanced Graphic Communication (3)
Develop advanced graphics skills and learn to communicate complex visual and spatial plans to clients.
Prerequisites: 10:971:201 and 316.
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10:971:404
Planning and Design Studio I (3)
Application and synthesis of planning theory under the supervision of a professional planner to develop site plans, graphics, and form-based codes for a small town.
Pre- or corequisite: 10:971:403.
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10:971:405
Planning and Design Studio II (3)
Development of a comprehensive plan for a sustainable small town, including a professional quality report and group presentation of the deliverable.
Prerequisite: 10:971:404.
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10:971:406
Design Sustainability (3)
Analysis of strategies to integrate sustainability into our lifestyle, buildings, neighborhoods, and cities using a case study approach.
Credit not given for this course and 10:762:406.
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10:971:463
Environmental and Land-Use Law (3)
Understanding of the legal principles behind environmental constraints on land-use, including critical areas, farmland preservation, water and sewer facilities, storm water and erosion management, and more.
Credit not given for this course and 10:762:463.
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10:971:472
Transportation Planning (3)
Study of planning for transit, pedestrian, and bicycle priority networks and land uses at various scales.
Credit not given for this course and 10:762:472.
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10:971:483,484
Special Topics (3,3)
Topics vary. These courses are designed to address current issues in planning and public policy. See the Bloustein School's Electronic Course Grid for active offerings.
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10:971:485,486
Independent Study (BA,BA)
Prerequisites: Students must contract with a faculty sponsor and be granted permission by the program director.
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10:971:497,498
Bloustein Honors Research (3,3)
Participation of advanced undergraduates as research assistants at one of the institutes or centers at the Bloustein School. Students contract with and are supervised by the principal investigator of the project.
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