Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - PLAN 200 D100

Introduction to Planning (3)

Class Number: 3699

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    One of REM 100, GEOG 100, GEOG 111, or EVSC 100, and 18 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Students will be exposed to a broad overview of the field of planning. The course will introduce students to the role of a planner while exploring the practice of planning (human settlements and community planning) in varying contexts within Canada and internationally. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this introductory course, students will be exposed to a broad overview of the field of planning. The course will introduce students to the role of a planner while exploring the practice of planning (human settlements and community planning) in varying contexts within Canada and internationally. The course will include critical analyses of case studies using examples from both the Global South and Global North, covering diverse topics, including but not limited to: planning ethics, food system planning, design, environmental planning, human settlements, equity and inclusivity, history of planning, and Indigenous planning. Students will have the opportunity to engage with practitioners online and better understand the multi-faceted role of a planner from the private, public, civil society, and academic sectors. Both the potential and the limitations of the field of planning in contributing toward a more just and sustainable community will be critically analyzed by examining planning theories, tools, and practices.

Class format: Asynchronous lecture and tutorial.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

After completing PLAN 200, students will be able to:

  • Identify the multifaceted roles and ethical responsibilities of a planner;
  • Describe the role of planning in various contexts;
  • Identify and describe core planning theories and tools;
  • Describe the environmental and social impact of diverse planning interventions and scenarios;
  • Work effectively in a team setting to investigate planning problems.

Grading

  • Assignments (3 papers and 1 neighbourhood asset mapping project) 80%
  • Participation (Discussion questions online, Learning Journey reflection) 20%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

You will need access to a computer, the internet, and a photo taking device (smart phone or digital camera).

REQUIRED READING:

Online readings will be made available on Blackboard to download.

 


Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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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

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).