0807. People, Places, and the Environment (3 s.h.) RCI: GU.

(Formerly: C+R PLN 1007.)

Have you ever thought about the relationship people have to their place—home, neighborhood, town, or city? How about to the environment? Have you ever thought about how people have shaped the places of our everyday lives—suburban housing developments, shopping malls, and small towns? And, have you ever thought about what will happen in the future to the Earth’s natural resources—the air, water, and land—as we continue to build and expand? Explore these kinds of questions through readings, lectures, video presentations, and group discussions. Challenge your mind—and imagination—and open up new avenues of discovery.

Students cannot receive credit for C+R PLN 0807 if they have successfully completed C+R PLN 1007 or C061.

0821. Digital Mapping: From Mercator to Mashups (4 s.h.) RCI: GQ.

Prerequisite: Mathematics placement, a grade of C- or higher in Math 0701 (0045), or transfer credit for Math 0701 (0045).

From web-based applications like Google Maps, to automobile navigation systems, to satellite pictures of hurricanes, digital maps are widely used to display information about the Earth. This course unmasks the underlying technologies used for computer-based mapping, including Global Positioning Systems (GPS), satellite remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). We will investigate how computers store and analyze digital maps, and see how mapping technologies can be used to address a variety of societal problems, such as analyzing the environmental impacts of urban growth, tracking the spread of a deadly disease, and planning for earthquakes and other natural disasters.

1001. Freshman Seminar/Discovery Series (1 s.h.)

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0051.)

Introduces first-year students to the purpose of higher education and the skills needed to use information technology and academic resources successfully in college and the workplace. Focuses on topics useful to college students, including time management, teamwork, study skills, and academic and career planning.

1017. Introduction to Community and Regional Planning (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0081.)

An introduction to the political, economic, physical, and social underpinnings of urban and suburban life. Topics include: state and local politics affecting communities; the role of markets and governments; the nature of the physical environment of communities, including rivers, watersheds, and other landforms; infrastructure, including roads, railroads, and water, sewer, and energy systems; patterns of people, jobs, and housing. Introduces students to the community and regional planning field and career opportunities.

1027. History and Practice of Community and Regional Planning (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0100.)

Prerequisite: C+R PLN 1017 (0081). C+R PLN 1017 (0081) and 1027 (0100) may be taken concurrently by students with sophomore or higher standing.

Introduction to the field of community and regional planning: the history of the profession; the history of cities and suburbs; the current issues facing cities and other regional areas; and the role that planners play in solving those problems.

2014. Planning Policy and Law (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0250.)

Prerequisite: C+R PLN 1017 (0081) or 1027 (0100), or permission of the instructor.

Overview of statutory and case law as the foundation of, and authorization for, government planning and development regulation. Explores problems of balancing public and private interests; traditional and new concepts of zoning; housing codes; and subdivision regulation review procedures.

2114. Urban Form and Design (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0203.)

Examines the many elements that contribute to the aesthetic quality of communities of all sizes. Analyzes the nature of public spaces, streets and boulevards, landscaping, water, materials, light, scale, street facades and mass. The roles of unity, harmony, symbolism, and cultural values are explored. The course has both historical and current references. Students participate in design projects.

2155. Housing and Community Development (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0210.)

A comprehensive study of housing and community development within the context of its environment, both natural and built. Explores the implications on housing of topography, public policy, demographics, transportation, adjacent uses, local culture, building practices, zoning, climate, and historical patterns. A broad range of housing types and densities are examined along with housing as both shelter and social symbol. This course has both historical and current references and introduces the role of the planner as a community designer and advocate.

2166. Land Use Planning (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0215.)

Prerequisite: C+R PLN 1017 (0081) or 1027 (0100), or permission of the instructor.

At the heart and soul of community and regional planning is land use. How we use land and the institutional and legal basis by which we establish and implement land use goals are key elements in how our communities and regions are shaped. This course examines the foundations of land use planning, which begins with an understanding of attitudinal, value, and ethical perspectives of how land resources are used. The range of land use implementation approaches — regulatory, fiscal, incentives, and public investment — are also evaluated. The course additionally discusses the importance of ecological planning and design as prospects for contemporary land use planning to create sustainable communities and regions.

Note: This course is not open to students who have taken Geography and Urban Studies 4015 (0215.)

2213. Environmental Planning (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0205.)

A comprehensive overview of physical and environmental systems, including land, air, and water, and how planning can be conducted to protect such systems. Topics include environmental assessments and impact statements, storm water and floodplain management, water conservation, protection of open spaces and water supplies, waste management, and air pollution control.

2413. Planning Communications (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0201.)

Prerequisite: C+R PLN 1017 (0081) or 1027 (0100), or permission of the instructor.

The oral and written skills required for effectively communicating planning information and ideas, including oral presentations, memoranda and briefs, and graphics. Also provides an overview of negotiation and consensus-building skills for planners and intra-group communications.

2513. Analytical Methods in Planning (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0182.)

Basic quantitative analysis for planning applications; an introduction to research design; finding and using secondary data sources for planning analysis; Census data, basic demography, and regional economic analysis; survey and interview techniques.

2524. Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0262.)

Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students without these skills should take CIS 1055 (C055), or equivalent.

Introduction to basic principles and techniques of GIS, a computer-based tool using spatial (geographic) data to analyze and solve real-world problems. Applications are from community and regional planning and other related disciplines. Lab exercises emphasize spatial data collection, entry, storage, analysis, and output using the software ArcGIS. Students are introduced to GIS datasets used by the Center for Sustainable Communities, a research center for Ambler College and the Department of Community and Regional Planning. Some lab assignments will be based on planning issues in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Note: This course is not open to students who have taken Geography and Urban Studies 3062 (0262).

3256. Sustainable Community Design and Development (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0223.)

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Special authorization required.

Introduces students to the evolution, theory, and practice of planning for sustainable communities. Students evaluate recent conceptions of sustainable development, building an understanding of characteristics that define sustainable communities, implementation strategies, local-regional-global relationships, and constraints to achieving more sustainable communities. Recent climate change reports and policies are examined as well as their impacts on sustainable community planning and development in the United States. Lectures, class discussion, guest lecturers, outside lectures, and case studies.

3356. Urban and Regional Economics for Planning (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0242.)

Prerequisite: C+R PLN 1017 (0081) or 1027 (0100), or permission of the instructor.

Surveys economic principles of urban and regional structure, location theory, regional economic growth, labor markets, and transportation. Topics covered include: tools and methods for analyzing regional economies; economic development strategies and policies; and economic impact projections.

3755. Introduction to Emergency Management Planning (3 s.h.)

Provides a fundamental understanding of the emergency planning process, the phases of emergency management, and the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved. Students work in a classroom environment, interacting with others on various assignments, projects and presentations.

3860. Topics in Community & Regional Planning (1 to 3 s.h.)

Variable offerings from semester to semester of selected topics not part of the regular listing of courses. The topic can be in an area of specialization of a faculty member or an examination of a current development in the field.

Note: Students may obtain a description of the current version at the department office and in the schedule of classes. This course may be repeated for credit.

3870. Special Topics (1 to 3 s.h.)

Variable offerings from semester to semester of selected topics not part of the regular listing of courses. The topic can be in an area of specialization of a faculty member or an examination of a current development in the field.

Note: Students may obtain a description of the current version at the Community and Regional Planning Department office and in the schedule of classes. This course may be repeated for credit.

3882. Independent Study (1 to 3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Agreement by faculty member to supervise student’s work.

Explorative study or research not met in any established course. Initiated by the student, the project must be sponsored by a faculty member with an approved agreement outlining the content and requirements, including readings, meetings, and papers.

Note: Special authorization required for all students. Students must have the agreement of a faculty sponsor and must submit a formal proposal to this faculty member and Department before registering for the course. A maximum of 3 s.h. of independent study may be used as elective credit toward the Community and Regional Planning major.

3883. Directed Reading/Study (1 to 3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Written contract with faculty member and approval of the chair of the department.

Advanced reading/study tutorial between a faculty member and student.

Note: Special authorization required. Students are limited to a maximum of 3 s.h. of C+R PLN directed reading/study or independent study credits toward the Community and Regional Planning major.

3889. Planning Studio (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0310.)

Prerequisite: Community and Regional Planning major with junior or senior standing who has completed C+R PLN 1017, 1027, 2413, 2513, and 2524; or permission of the instructor.

A culminating experience for undergraduates that demonstrates their abilities to resolve real-life problems. Working in small teams, students integrate and apply the previous years of educational experience to a community planning problem: analysis of the problem, data collection, communication of goals and objectives, formulation of a solution, and implementation.

Note: Studio topics vary. This course may be repeated for credit.

4885. Internship and Professional Practice in Planning (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: C+R PLN 0325.)

Prerequisite: Community and Regional Planning major with senior standing. Special authorization required.

The internship requires 180 hours of supervised work experience with a public or private entity. Students apply and synthesize knowledge from the classroom and clarify career interests. Students meet for seminars and write papers under the guidance of a Temple University faculty member. The seminar discussions will include: the legal and ethical responsibilities of professional planners: relationship to the client and the public; discussion of professional associations; exploration of planning specialties and career opportunities in the public and private sectors; and job search skills.

4896. Senior Community and Regional Planning Capstone Seminar (3 s.h.) F S. RCI: WI.

(Formerly: C+R PLN W350.)

Prerequisite: Senior standing and completion of Community and Regional Planning required courses. Special authorization required.

Students are required to undertake a capstone project or thesis. The project may include a field experience with a planning report. The thesis option involves developing and researching a planning topic that incorporates a research method outlined in C+R PLN 2513 (0182), Analytical Methods in Planning.

Note: Fulfills the capstone writing intensive requirement for the Community and Regional Planning major.
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