Fall 2026 - PLAN 100 OL01
Introduction to Planning (3)
Class Number: 2905
Delivery Method: Online
Overview
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. Students with credit for PLAN 200 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
After completing PLAN 100, students will be able to:
- Broadly define what planning is;
- 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 various planning interventions; and
- Identify and describe some significant urban and environmental design theories and tools.
Grading
- Major Assignments 60%
- Directly Graded Homework and Quizzes 20%
- Randomly Chosen Homework and Quizzes 20%
NOTES:
The course is fully online and asynchronous; however, optional Zoom drop-in sessions will be offered before each of three larger assignments is due.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Students will need a computer and access to the internet.
REQUIRED READING:
There are several core resources to support your learning in this course:
- Course Required Readings
- Course Required Videos
All the required and recommended readings and videos are listed within their respective study modules in Canvas.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.
To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.