Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Course: Community and Regional Planning (C R P) 451/551, section XD
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, including discussions of GIS hardware, software, data structures, data acquisition, analytical techniques, and implementation procedures. Laboratory emphasizes practical applications and uses of GIS. (Lab sessions are on ISU campus once per week.)
Prerequisite: none
Computer requirement: ability to use and understand Geographic Information Systems hardware and software
Dates: May 16-August 5
Delivery method: combination DVD and on campus
Credit: 3 undergraduate or graduate credits
Tuition: undergraduate $612, graduate $954
Delivery fee: $100
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Community and Regional Planning
Instructor: Chris Seeger, Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: April 25
Texts: Chang, Kang-tsung. 2004. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. 3rd ed. McGraw Hill. ISBN 0072826827.
Ormsby,Tim et.al. 2004. Getting To Know ArcGIS desktop. 2nd ed. (Updated for ArcGIS 9) ESRI Press. ISBN 158948083X.
Optional Text: Dent, Borden D. 1999. Cartography: Thematic Map Design 5th ed. WCB/McGraw Hill ISBN 0697384950.

Seminar in Planning Theory
Course: Community and Regional Planning (C R P) 561, section XD
Current planning theories: comprehensive land use, advocacy, participatory, radical, and transactive planning models. Decision making and organization models as they affect planning practice. Value conflicts and conflict resolution.
Prerequisite: none
Computer requirement: access to Internet and e-mail
DVD option requires a DVD player compatible with DVD-R (general purpose) media.
Dates: May 16-August 5
Delivery method: DVD
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: $100
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Community and Regional Planning
Instructor: Tara Clapp, Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: April 25
Texts: Brooks, Michael. 2002. Planning Theory for Practitioners. Chicago: APA Press. ISBN 1884829597.
Mandelbaum, Seymour, Luigi Mazza and Robert W. Burchell, eds. 1996. Explorations in Planning Theory. Rutgers: Center for Urban Policy Research ISBN 0882851543.
Campbell, Scott and Susan Fainstein, eds. 2003. Readings in Planning Theory. Blackwell, 2nd revised ed. ISBN 0631223479.
Hall, Peter. 2002. Cities of Tomorrow: An Intellectual History of Urban Planning and Design in the Twentieth Century. Blackwell, 3rd revised ed. ISBN 0631232524.