COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING HONORS (PLN)




PLN 2510. Sophomore Honors Introduction to
Planning/(3).F.


This course provides an introduction to community
and regional planning both as method, and as topic
of theoretical inquiry. Discussions include the
planning process; social, political, economic,
legal, and administrative perspectives related to
planning; the relationship between planning and
interactions of human occupants with the physical
environment; and processes, concepts and theories
that help to interpret cultural and physical
patterns on the landscape. An important part of
this course describes how planning as a discipline
helps to build a variety of cross-disciplinary
bridges that address contemporary urban and
regional problems and issues in America. Field
trips are expected. (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES).
Enrollment by invitation or prior honors standing.
For enrollees, this course will substitute for PLN
2410.






COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING (PLN)




PLN 2410. Introduction to Planning/(3).F;S.


Introduction to the principles, philosophies,
processes, and theories of planning. Emphasis is
placed on planning approaches to the solution of
contemporary regional, urban, and environmental
problems. Students may choose to participate in
field trips. (CROSS-DISCIPLINARY) (CORE: SOCIAL
SCIENCES)




PLN 2500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




PLN 2812. Microcomputers in Geography and
Planning/(3).F;S.


An introduction to basic computer skills needed by
geographers, planners, and others interested in
the analysis and presentation of geographic data.
Includes database management, word processing,
generation of graphics, and automated mapping. Two
hours lecture and two hours laboratory. (Same as
GHY 2812.) (NUMERICAL DATA; COMPUTER)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




PLN 3431. Planning Techniques/(5).F.


The student gains insight into the research phase
of the planning process, becomes acquainted with a
variety of planning applications and has
opportunities to develop skills and abilities
relating to the preparation of planning studies
and community plans. Students may participate in
field trips. Two hours lecture, six hours
laboratory. (NUMERICAL DATA; COMPUTER; SPEAKING;
WRITING)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




PLN 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




PLN 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process on the university level through direct
participation in a classroom situation. Grading
will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis
only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May
be repeated for a total credit of three semester
hours.




PLN 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




PLN 3730. Land Use Regulations/(3).S.


The study of zoning, subdivision, and other land
use controls with particular reference to North
Carolina applications. Also includes the role of
planners in the implementation phase of the
planning process, planning ethics, public
meetings, and the legal framework of land use
controls.




PLN 4425. Task-Oriented Group Facilitation
Methods/(3).S.


Develop leadership and group facilitation skills
through hands-on instruction that demonstrates how
to conduct focused conversations, lead workshops,
and accomplish action planning. Application
opportunities using these skills include community
development, organizational planning, education,
government, and other occasions when people want
to actively participate in the creation of their
own futures. (Same as COM 4425.) (SPEAKING)




PLN 4700. Project Management/(3).S.


Simulated experiences involving complex procedures
and methods pertinent to planning projects. The
student will have opportunities to develop and
utilize various project management skills and
abilities, to include preparation of a community
development proposal for external funding. Open to
geography, planning, political science, real
estate and leisure studies majors; others by
permission of instructor. Two hours lecture; two
hours laboratory. (SPEAKING; WRITING) [Dual-listed
with PLN 5700.]




PLN 4800. Quantitative Methods/(3).F;S.


The study of the quantitative methodology relating
to the analysis of relationships between people
and their physical environment, their spatial
consequences, and the resulting regional
structures that have emerged on the earth's
surface. Prerequisites: STT 2810 and senior
status, or permission of instructor. (Same as GHY
4800.) (NUMERICAL DATA)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




PLN 4830. Senior Seminar/(3).S.


A capstone experience in which students will
prepare a research or project proposal leading to
a finished product to be presented before peers
and departmental faculty members. Majors of senior
standing only. (Same as GHY 4830.) (WRITING;
SPEAKING)




PLN 4900. Internship in Geography and
Planning/(3-12).F;S.


The internship emphasizes field work in the areas
of locational analysis, environmental assessment
and impact, and/or land use planning and is
conducted jointly with an appropriate public or
private agency. The type of internship, location
of field experience, and sponsoring agency must be
satisfactory to the student and to the department.
A research paper is required. Graded on an S/U
basis.