SUR 4530 - Site Planning

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: Senior standing; SUR 2530 and SUR 2550 with grades of “C” or better, or Permission of Instructor

The course introduces the activities and functions performed by design professionals (surveyors, engineers, architects, landscape architects, and planners) in land development. The interaction of land use planning, environmental evaluation, and zoning are discussed. The federal, state, regional, and local land use controls are presented. Guest speakers present lectures on their activities and responsibilities in site planning. Emphasis is placed on the role of geographic information systems and land information systems in the site planning process.(Senior Experience)