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Dec 21, 2024
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GEOG 4550 - History of Planning
Explores the development of planning concepts, theory, and practice. It introduces urban and regional planning in the U.S. through its historical and contemporary contexts. Examines the social, economic, political, cultural, and technological factors that influence human landscapes and the profession of planning.
Requisites: 6 Hours in GEOG and (Jr or Sr)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Students will be able to analyze current planning practice and its implications more critically.
- Students will be introduced to some of the critical planning approaches.
- Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the theories and motivations that influence the profession of planning.
- Students will understand the impact of societal and environmental factors on development of cities and regions and the impact planning can have on the health and welfare of our communities and the environment.
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