URP 3000 Planning and Growth Management
This course provides an introduction to and survey of the evolution of cities, urban planning and urban design. Both historical and contemporary perspectives will be employed. Concepts and theories about planning and the relationship between knowledge and action. The political, social, and economic forces affecting communities, planning, and design.

URP 4845 Plan Making and Design
A studio taught course emphasizing site reconnaissance, inventorying, goals identification, evaluation of alternative development and policy choices, public involvement, politics, implementation, and monitoring and feedback. Development of graphic, oral and written communication skills. Preparation of professional documents.

URP 4011 Planning Methods
This course develops proficiency in the application of quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques. Analysis of past and existing conditions and evaluation of alternative policies and programs. Computer applications in planning.

URP 4120 Planning Implementation Strategies
This course teaches the legal, economic, and political mechanisms and strategies for implementing plans, policies, and programs to stimulate growth, stem urban decline and protect historic, cultural, and natural resources. Regulatory tools, incentive and disincentive policies, eminent domain, public acquisition, and public spending options used to promote public objectives in planning.

URP 4420 Environmental Planning Methods
This course focuses on balancing growth and development with protection and preservation of natural resources. Emphasizes planning problems and options in suburban or exurban settings. Concern for air, water and land resources, as well as wildlife habitats.

URP 4546 Urban Development Planning Methods
This course focuses on redevelopment, rehabilitation, and reuse of existing urbanized areas such as older neighborhoods, downtowns, waterfronts, shopping plazas, and strip commercial developments. Emphasizes community and economic development options to stem decline, stimulate revitalization, promote infill development, and gain more efficient use of land and space.

URP 4920 Planning Design Studio
Individual and team problem solving in projects related to site, district and neighborhood planning to create practical alternative design strategies. Emphasis on refining student skills, integration of knowledge, teamwork and group dynamics, project organization and execution, programming, consensus-building, and working with clients

URP 4945 Planning Practice
Course requires completion of at least 160 hours of practice in a local planning agency. (Click Here for More)

URP 4979* Planning Project
Course requires the completion of an individual project involving student research and analysis on a problem or issue in planning and design. Refinement of writing and graphic skills and oral presentation. Emphasis on systematic work with regular deadlines and ongoing feedback from the instructor. It's designed for students approaching the completion of their program.

All Other Course Descriptions can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.