Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - REM 642 G100

Sustainable Community Planning and Regional Development (5)

Class Number: 12912

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Theory and techniques of regional analysis; planning models and their application to key resource sectors. Equivalent Courses: MRM642

COURSE DETAILS:

This course addresses the history, central problems, theory, practice and methods of community and regional planning and development. The course is designed to meet the expectations of the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC with respect to human settlements planning. Topic areas include community and regional planning concepts, theory, history, context, methods, and processes. These issues are explored through readings, classroom discussions, seminar presentations, guest lectures, reflections on readings, and a term project.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

·       Understand the principles and practices of sustainable community and regional planning
·       Understand the history and evolution of sustainable community and regional planning
·       Understand the application of sustainable community and regional planning in different settings  

Grading

  • Participation 15%
  • Assignments 85%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Markey, S., Halseth, G., Manson, D. (2012). Investing in Place: Economic Renewal in Northern British Columbia. Vancouver: UBC Press.
ISBN: 9780774822923

M. Roseland, Toward Sustainable Communities, 4rd edition (New Society, 2012).
ISBN: 9780865717114

Additional readings will be distributed digitally.

RECOMMENDED READING:

J. Grant, Ed., A Reader in Canadian Planning (Thomson Nelson, 2008).
ISBN: 9780176103576

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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