GEG 3610 - Principles of Land Use Planning

Credits: 3 (3 + 0)

Prerequisite(s): Six hours of geography, GIS 2250 recommended

Description: In this course students learn basic land-use planning concepts and how to analyze land-use patterns, interpret land-use maps, and analyze existing land-use plans. Further, students learn how to collect relevant data, prepare a comprehensive land-use plan, and predict future planning issues. Special attention is paid to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in land-use planning.