Environmental Design Planning EVDP
Instruction offered by members of the Faculty of Environmental Design.
Graduate Courses
Environmental Design Planning 619 H(3-1)
Ecological-Environmental Planning
The concepts of ecology and "designing with nature" in application to human settlement plan-making. Discussion of key concepts such as biomes, energy and nutrient flows, habitat, trophic gradients, etc. as these can be accounted for, altered, preserved, restored or manipulated in the various episodes of planning and designing for built environments. Conceptualizing the design of environments that enhance or create new urban ecological regimes conducive to sustainability. Examples ranging from general land use plans to housing and design projects.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Environmental Design Planning 634 .
Environmental Design Planning 634 F(3-0)
Professional Planning Practice 1: Skills and Knowledge
The first in an integrated set of core courses for planning students that addresses priority knowledge and skill sets. A comprehensive lecture, workshop and studio course covering history, theory and practice of planning. An introduction to physical planning, and to decision-making frameworks and techniques is incorporated.
Note: The assignments assume a working knowledge of computer applications, including spreadsheets and databases.
Environmental Design Planning 636 F(3-0)
Professional Planning Practice 2: Skills and Knowledge
The second in an integrated set of core courses for planning students that addresses priority knowledge and skill sets. A comprehensive lecture, workshop and studio course covering history, theory and practice of planning. Impact assessment methods, ecological and economic frameworks and techniques are addressed. The physical planning studio module assumes basic graphic communication skills.
Note: The assignments assume a working knowledge of computer applications, including spreadsheets and databases.
Environmental Design Planning 639 H(3S-0)
Master's Degree Project in Planning: The Process
A seminar course to initiate the process of developing and designing the student's Master's Degree Project in Planning. At the completion of the course, the student is expected to have an approvable MDP proposal and a research plan.
Note: Graded on CR/C/F basis only.
Note: Passing grades on any assignment or on the course does not necessarily imply that the Faculty must accept or approve the student's proposal.
Environmental Design Planning 641 H(3S-0)
Master's Degree Project Research in Planning
A seminar course to facilitate the timely preparation of the Master's Degree Project in Planning, including its preparation, writing and defense.
Prerequisites: Unconditionally approved Program of Study and successful completion of Environmental Design 683.86 or Environmental Design Planning 639.
Note: Graded on CR/C/F basis only.
Note: Passing grades on any assignment or on the course does not necessarily imply that the MDP Supervisory or Examining Committee must accept or similarly evaluate work submitted to it as part of the MDP.
Environmental Design Planning 711 Q(0-4T)
Advanced Practicum in Professional Planning Practice
Approved senior student work experience in professional planning practice. Offered in cooperation with practising professionals and the Alberta Association of the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Prerequisites: Conditionally approved Program of Study.
Note: Graded on CR/C/F basis only.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Environmental Design Planning 713 H(0-4T)
Advanced Practicum in Professional Planning Practice
Approved senior student work experience in professional planning practice. Offered in cooperation with practising professionals and the Alberta Association of the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Prerequisites: Conditionally approved Program of Study.
Note: Graded on CR/C/F basis only.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT