Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Undergraduate-New Brunswick
 
About the University
Undergraduate Education in New Brunswick
Programs of Study and Courses for Liberal Arts Students
School of Arts and Sciences
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
History and Aims
Academic Policies and Procedures
Degree Requirements
Programs of Study
Summary
Agriculture and Food Systems 020
Animal Science 067
Biochemistry 115
Bioenvironmental Engineering 117
Biological Sciences 119
Biotechnology 126
Chemistry 160
Communication 192
Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources 216
Entomology 370
Environmental and Business Economics 373
Environmental Planning and Design 573
Learning Goals
Graduation Requirements for the Major
Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior 374
Environmental Sciences 375
Exercise Science and Sport Studies 377
Food Science 400
Genetics 447
Geography 450
Geological Sciences 460
Journalism and Media Studies 567
Landscape Architecture 550
Marine Sciences 628
Meteorology 670
Microbiology 680
Nutritional Sciences 709
Plant Biology 776
Public Health 832
Minors and Certificate Programs
Student to Professional Internship Network (SPIN)
Military Education
Honors Programs
Study Abroad Programs
Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
Preprofessional Programs
Combined Degree Programs
Course Listing
Administration, Centers, and Faculty
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Rutgers Business School: Undergraduate-New Brunswick
School of Communication and Information
School of Engineering
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
School of Management and Labor Relations
Honors College of Rutgers University–New Brunswick
General Information
Divisions of the University
Camden Newark New Brunswick/Piscataway
Catalogs
New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog 2015–2017 School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Programs of Study Environmental Planning and Design 573  

Environmental Planning and Design 573

Degree: B.S.

Director: Frank Gallagher (gallagher@sebs.rutgers.edu)

Program Webpage: http://landarch.rutgers.edu/programLAundergrad

Managing Department Webpage: http://landarch.rutgers.edu

Adviser
Code
Office
Phone (Ext.)
Anita Bakshi
(AB)
Blake 222
2-3923
Richard Bartolone
(BR)
Blake 223
2-9036
Dean Cardasis
(CR)
Blake 116
2-9035
Frank Gallagher
(GL)
Meteorology 108
2-5167
Jean Marie Hartman
(HP)
Blake 208
2-8848
Nathan Heavers
(HJ)
Blake 226
2-9344
Wolfram Hoefer
(HE)
Blake 116
2-9313
Kathleen John-Alder
(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 function and management of the physical and cultural environments. Particular attention is given to the interactions between natural and social systems. The curriculum includes four options: landscape planning, environmental geomatics, landscape industry, and urban forestry.

Landscape 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
Minors and Certificate Programs section at the end of this chapter.)

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 Minors and Certificate Programs section at the end of this chapter.)

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.

Urban Forestry. Urban and community forestry is the fastest growing segment of the forestry profession, especially in the northeast, where the total expenditure of time and money on community forestry (nursery, planting, pruning, removals, and line clearance) exceeds that spent on woodlands. This certificate is designed to provide students with the necessary credentials for employment by providing the fundamental knowledge and expertise required for this field. (See the Urban Forestry Certificate Program.)

 
For additional information, contact RU-info at 732-445-info (4636) or colonel.henry@rutgers.edu.
Comments and corrections to: Campus Information Services.

© 2015 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All rights reserved.