Course Descriptions
The Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning at East Carolina University has a strong multidisciplinary orientation based on the arts and sciences, design and related professions. The planning curriculum usually begins in the second semester of the sophomore year or upon completion of the general education requirements, at which time the student will declare a major in planning.
In consultation with a planning faculty advisor, the planning student will choose the core courses in planning dealing with theory, law and techniques. At the same time the student will acquire skills in computers, design and preparation, the student has the option of taking one of the three tracks in planning plus advanced courses in planning, a minor field or two planning related concentrations, or double major. It is strongly recommended that students complete a planning internship in their senior year.
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1900. Planning for the Human Environment (3) (F,S,SS) Provides an overview of the theories, concepts, and methodologies used to plan for man and the environment. The planning process is examined in the context of urban, regional, environmental, and institutional scenarios.
3000. Urban Planning (3) (F,SS) Philosophy, theories, and principles involved in the planning of urban areas. Included are history of the urban planning profession, an analysis of the urban planning process, an overview of the institutional context within which planning occurs, and discussion of problems confronting contemporary urban areas.
3010. Regional Planning (3) (F,S,SS) Philosophy, theories, and principles of regional planning. Included are a history of regional planning and an analysis of problems, issues, and techniques in planning regions.
3015. Planning For Circulation (3) (S) Theories and principles involved in planning circulatory systems in urban and regional setting. Included are the historical aspects of circulation, an overview of planning concerns, and discussion of the practice of planning as related to transportation.
3018, 3028, 3038. Planning Internship (1,2,3) (F,S,SS) In addition to other requirements, the student must satisfy a minimum requirement of 50 hours of work responsibility per semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 80 s.h. of course work including 4 of the 5 required core courses specified in the BS in urban and regional planning degree; approval by a member of the planning faculty and the department chair based upon the student's submitting a written proposal indicating the applicability of the planning internship to his or her educational and professional objectives. Supervised internship experience with professional planning personnel in an approved agency or organization.
3020. Environmental Planning (3) (F) Concepts and issues of the environment in relation to planning and management principles and practices.
3021. Introduction to Planning Techniques (3) (F) Introduction to communication, computation, data analysis, and other analytical techniques for effective urban and regional planning. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.
3022. History and Theory of Planning (3) (WI*) (F) An analysis of past and present planning concepts, methods, and theories. Included is an in depth examination of the evolution of cities and the history of planning in the United States.
3031.Quantitative Analysis in Planning (3) (S) Basic application in demographic, economic, land use, and transportation methods in a policy context to develop effective community planning. Prerequisite: PLAN 3021 or consent of the instructor.
3032. Planning Legislation and Administration (3) (WI) (S) An analysis of state enabling acts, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and other legislative bases essential to effective planning. Included is an examination of administrative methods and theory presented in the context of planning practice.
3041. Computer Applications in Planning (3) (F,S,SS) Introduction to various computer hardware, software, and operating systems for effective planning and design at urban and regional scales.
3051. Introduction to GIS in Planning (3) (F,S) An overview of the principles and applications of GIS in planning. Focus will be on how GIS can be used to facilitate decision making in the planning process. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. P: GEOG 3410 or consent of instructor.
4003. Urban Form and Design (3) (S) Analysis of the general types, scales, features, and determinants of urban form. Examines the design concepts, problems, and potentials associated with urban development projects of varying scales.
4015. Emergency Management Planning (3) (F,SS) Case studies examine emergency management planning techniques, emphasizing the mitigation of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from natural and technological disasters.
4021. Advanced GIS Applications in Planning (3) (S) Overview of advanced principles and applications of GIS in planning using vector, raster, and TIN data models. Focuses on use of GIS to facilitate and support decision-making planning process. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours pre week. Prerequisite: PLAN 3051 or GEOG 3410 or consent of instructor.
4025. Housing and Neighborhood Planning (3) (F) Deals with the substantive and methodological issues related to housing and neighborhood planning. Current local, state, and federal statutory planning requirements in housing and community development are examined in relationship to the planning process.
4041.GPS Applications in Planning (3) (S,SS) Provides an in-depth survey of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology developments, applications, concepts, and operation. Emphasis is on field data collection, processing, and integration with GIS to provide accurate mapping for many essential decision-making and planning applications.2 lecture and 1 lab hours per week. Prerequisite: PLAN 3051 or consent of instructor.
4046. Planning and Design Studio (3) (S) Analytical and practical skills involved in real world planning, development, and management are emphasized. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.
4099. Practicum in Planning (3) (WI) (F,S) Practicum represents the culmination of undergraduate preparation for professional practice. Students are expected to utilize the planning process resulting in a high quality planning document. 1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week.
4132. Land Use Law (3) (S) A survey of land use law in the United States; covering the legal authority for land use regulations and the legal requirements of zoning ordinances and land use decisions.
4142. Technology Law and Economic Development (3) (F) This course is designed to introduce concepts and principles required for successful local government tech-based economic development; and to laws pertaining to protecting, licensing, and managing intellectual property.
4152. Environmental Law (3) (S) This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic concepts and mechanisms of federal and state environmental law and policy.
5025. Coastal Area Planning and Management (3) (S,SS) Conceptual approach to the planning and management problems, policies, and practices in the coastal area. 2 classroom and 3 studio hours per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
5035. Community Planning for Health Facilities (3) Study of the theories, methodologies, and principles essential to establishing an effective community planning process for health facilities.
5045. Environmental Resources Planning and Management (3) (S) Frame of reference for studying natural resources for the purposes of development. Prerequisite: PLAN 3010 or consent of the instructor.
5065. Introduction to Land Use Planning (3) (S) Social, economic, physical, and environmental aspects of urban land use planning. Other tools for effective planning will also be introduced.
5121, 5131. Problems in Planning (2,3) (5131: WI) (F,S,SS) Analysis of a specific problem in planning. The problem is to be approved prior to registration. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
5985. Historic Preservation Planning (3) Same as HIST 5985 An introduction to historic preservation planning. The theoretical, legal, historical, and design bases of preservation planning.
6000. Seminar in Urban Planning (3) A critical analysis of the urban planning process as related to the future development of urban areas.
6009. Research in Urban Planning (3) An advanced course in urban planning involving research problems concepts and methods.
6010. Seminar in Regional Planning (3) Detailed analysis and discussion of advanced regional planning concepts and methods.
6018, 6028, 6038. Internship in Planning (1,2,3) A maximum of 3 s.h. of internship credit may be applied toward satisfying the degree requirement. Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree in planning or equivalent and 6 s.h. of graduate PLAN courses. A student not holding an undergraduate planning degree or its equivalent must complete a minimum of 12 s.h. of graduate work in planning prior to registering for an internship. Supervised internship experience with professional planning personnel in approved agency/organization.
6019. Research in Regional Planning (3) An advanced course in regional planning involving research problems of increasing complexity.
6020. Seminar in Environmental Planning (3) An examination of environmental concepts and their relationship to various planning and management scenarios, including environmental issues, policies, strategies, tasks, and plans. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
6029. Research in Environmental Planning (3) An analysis of a specific problem in environmental planning and management under the direct supervision of a member of the graduate planning faculty.
6301. GIS and CAD Applications in Planning (3) (F,S) Theories, models, and techniques of spatial data management, spatial decision support, and spatial design as well as CAD, GIS, and spatial quantitative methods for effective development and environmental planning.
6305. Developmental Planning and the Environment (3) Concerned with the process of planning for the development of sites, including the environmental limitations and constraints, environmental regulations and site design standards. Prerequisite: PLAN 6301 or consent of the instructor.
(F) = Offered during fall semester
(S) = Offered during spring semester
(SS) = Offered during summer session
(WI) = Writing intensive
(WI*) = Selected sections are writing intensive
(#) = Semester hours of credit
