Environmental Planning 573

11:573:202 Ecological History of North America (3) Almost all of North America today is shaped by human activity. Despite this, the continent still has a wealth of natural resources and harbors large biodiversity. This class will explore why North America has special ecologies. By exploring the biological history of the continent from pre-human times to today (and even beyond), this class is investigating how the biota (flora and fauna) of the continent developed over the millennia and arrived at its current status. The class ranges from topics such as paleontology, archaeology, and historical and bio-geography to urban ecology and conservation biology. The topic will be approached using lectures, field trips, student-facilitated discussion, and paper presentations.

11:573:231 Fundamentals of Environmental Planning (3) Principles of environmental planning related to the planning process. Special emphasis on natural principles, policy issues, and social concerns impacting land-use outcomes.

11:573:232 Fundamentals of Environmental Geomatics (3) New technologies to make better use of geospatial data for environmental and natural resource analysis and management. Basic concepts, definitions, and examples of different applications used in an environmental planning and management context.

11:573:233 Fundamentals of Environmental Geomatics Laboratory (1) An optional laboratory to accompany 11:372:323. Experience in the basics of geographic information systems (GIS) using ArcView.

11:573:296 Honors Seminar (3) The topic for each semester addresses current issues from the perspectives of the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Open only to honors students (SEBS Honors Program, SAS Honors Program, and Honors College) or by permission of instructor. 

11:573:302 Ecological History of North America (3) Almost all of North America today is shaped by human activity. Despite this, the continent still has a wealth of natural resources and harbors a large biodiversity. This class will explore why North America has special ecologies. By exploring the biological history of the continent from pre-human times to today (and even beyond), this class is investigating how the biota (flora and fauna) of the continent developed over the millennia and arrived at its current status. The class ranges from topics from such as paleontology, archaeology, historical and bio-geography to urban ecology and conservation biology. The topic will be approached using lectures, field trips, student facilitated discussion and paper presentation.

11:573:362 Intermediate Environmental Geomatics (3) Concepts and techniques for the manipulation and analysis of geospatial data. Emphasis on environmental and natural resource management applications. Instruction in desktop geographic information system software. Prerequisite: 11:372:232 or by permission.

11:573:409 Challenges and Opportunities in Environmental Planning (3) Practice of planning, including land use, environmental, transportation, and other planning fields; structure of planning for all levels of government, covering planning history, legislation (with a focus on the Municipal Land Use Law), intergovernmental relationships, and the various participants in the planning process. Includes a team-based field project. Prerequisite: 11:372:231 or equivalent.

11:573:411 Environmental Planning and the Development Process (3) Comprehensive examination of the relationship of environmental planning to land development; fundamental principles of environmental planning and assessment; analysis of environmental considerations critical to the land-development process using case studies. Includes a team-based field project. Prerequisites: 11:372:231 and 232, or equivalent.

11:573:413 Open Space Planning and Management (3) Through lecture, case studies, and hands-on projects, this course will examine the social and economic drivers behind the move to protect land, the planning processes most often used, and the best management practices most often employed.

11:573:437 Spatial Data Visualization and Map Design (3) While we often work with complex overlay analyses, geostatistical modeling, and other rich analytical methods, the creation and interpretation of maps remain as important to understanding spatial information as it has for thousands of years. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of cartography, the science and art of making maps. Students will be able to design effective and sophisticated maps and have the ability to interpret and critically evaluate the many maps. Prerequisites: 11:573:232 and 233 or permission of instructor.

11:573:444 Watershed Planning and Management: An Interdisciplinary Approach (3) Problems and challenges of watershed management with respect to particular New Jersey watersheds. Review of current comprehensive watershed management and storm water management policy. Open only to juniors and seniors.

11:573:445 Ecological Design and Stewardship (3) The application of environmental principles and research is essential to sustainable planning, design, and management of land. The goal of this course is to teach students, who would like to include land planning, design, or management in their future career, how to be an effective end user of environmental science. Prerequisite: 01:119:103 or 01:119:115 or equivalent.

11:573:462 Advanced Environmental Geomatics (3) Advanced and applied analysis of geospatial data. Emphasis on environmental and natural resource management applications. Instruction in state-of-the-art geographical information system software. Prerequisites: 11:372:362 and 369.

11:573:493,494 Special Problems in Environmental Planning (BA,BA) Special problems in environmental resources involving original work. Prerequisite: Permission of the environmental planning and design curriculum coordinator.