GEOG 474G  Environmental Planning

CONTENT:  This is an advanced integrative course in environmental science and planning that examines urban and rural areas.  The course emphasis is on ecological planning strategies for improving climatic conditions, conserving water, and optimizing vegetative and aquatic habitats, while allowing for sustainable economic development at a reduced cost.  Prerequisite:  Graduate Student standing.   3 hours.

OFFERED:  Spring semester.

Current Syllabus: SPRING 1999

Instructor: Conrad Moore. Office: EST 332, Office hours: 8-9 M-F

Purpose: The course integrates environmental science and planning in the development of planning strategies for resolving environmental problems in urban and rural areas.

Prerequisites: GEOG 100

Text: Marsh. Landscape Planning: Environmental applications

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all class meetings, unless absence is legitimately excused.

Weeks

Topics

 Chapters
1 Introduction to the subject 1
2 Landscape processes and site considerations 3
3 Topography, slopes and landuse planning 4
4 Soils and development potentials 5
5 Soil permeability and wastewater disposal 6
6 Groundwater and landuse 7
7 Stormwater management 8
8 Drainage basin management 9
9 Planning for flood mitigation 10
10 Preserving surface water quality 11
11 Soil erosion and sedimentation mitigation 12
12 Utilization of solar energy 14
13 Urban microclimate considerations 15
14 Vegetation and wildlife habitat 17
15 Wetlands preservation and management 18


Examinations: Three at five week intervals. Make-up tests will be given only to students with legitimate written excuses.

Special assignments: Two research and writing assignments

Grading: Grading will be based on a class curve.

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