Quantitative Methods for Planning Data Analysis
Course: Community and Regional Planning (C R P) 501, section XD
Applications of quantitative methods in planning with emphasis on the collection, description, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of planning data. Primary data collection using survey techniques. Secondary data types and sources of planning information for population projection and demographic analysis. Laboratory emphasized practical uses and applications of spreadsheet and statistical programs for data analysis.
Prerequisite: graduate classification
Computer requirement: Internet and e-mail access
Dates: August 22-December 16
Delivery method: combination DVD and streaming media
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: $100
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Community and Regional Planning
Instructor: Francis Owusu, Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: August 8
Texts: Babbie, E. The Practice of Social Research. 2003, Wadsworth, ISBN 0534620280.
Smith, S.K. State and Local Population Projections, Springer, ISBN 0306464934.

Introduction to Community and Regional Planning
Course: Community and Regional Planning (C R P) 511, section XD
Development of planning in the United States; history and evolution of the planning profession and constructs of current practice. Theoretical basis of planning.
Prerequisite: graduate classification
Computer requirement: Internet and e-mail access
Dates: August 22-December 16
Delivery method: combination DVD and streaming media
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: $100
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Community and Regional Planning
Instructor: Jerry Knox, Lecturer
Registration deadline: August 9
Text: Hoch, Dalton, So. Practice of Local Government Planning. Washington DC, 2000, International City Management Assoc. ISBN 0873261712.

Canceled--Land Use Planning
Course: Community and Regional Planning (C R P) 521, section XD
Theories of the origin and growth of urban places and the dynamics of urban structure and land use. Methods and techniques for making land use plans dealing with the orderly, efficient and equitable development and arrangement of land uses within the planning process. Examination of the interrelationships among land use, transportation, environment, and infrastructure and public facilities.
Prerequisite: graduate classification
Computer requirement: Internet and e-mail access
Dates: August 22-December 16
Delivery method: combination DVD and streaming media
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: $100
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Community and Regional Planning
Instructor: Jerry Knox, Lecturer
Registration deadline: August 9
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