Urban and Regional Planning (URP)

URP 3123. Introduction to Community and Regional Planning and Urban Design. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Introduction to basic practices in community planning and urban design issues, including theoretical/historical bases; developing neighborhood plans/projects; indicators and evaluation of neighborhood sustainability; community patterns; institutional framework, site planning analysis; zoning ordinances; subdivision ordinances; community services, circulation; mixed-use, and community development programming. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.

URP 3153. Comparative Urban and Regional Development. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

A survey of the origin of the contemporary city and region, current conditions, and future trends. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.

URP 3163. Visual Communications for Community and Regional Planning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Expressing planning data and geographic information in visual terms for land use planning projects. Application of related computer software including GIS. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.

URP 4123. Sustainable Community Development. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Introduction to land use planning topics including new urbanism, growth management, sustainable infrastructure planning, and LEED Neighborhood Development. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSE $30; DL01 $75.

URP 4213. Urban Planning and Public Health. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Survey of the interdependence of urban planning and public health to include the impact of physical environments on the health and quality of life of people in housing and neighborhoods. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.

URP 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the School Director, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered. Scholarly research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, may apply to a bachelor’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.

URP 4953. Special Studies in Urban and Regional Planning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75; SAP1 $25; STSE $30.