Request for New Course
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
REQUEST FOR NEW COURSE
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: __GEOGRAPHY & GEOLOGY___________________COLLEGE: ARTS & SCIENCES
CONTACT PERSON: ___ROBERT A. JONES_________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE: 7-8488
CONTACT EMAIL: ROBERT.JONES@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM_ WINTER________YEAR_ 2013__________
A. Rationale/Justification for the Course
A sound knowledge of applied planning principles and practices is critical in urban planning education. Applied
problem solving in a studio or workshop based course is an important aspect of this. Currently the undergraduate
Urban and Regional Planning Program offers a one semester studio course in site planning, but students often want
another studio course that requires application of broader planning principles. An additional studio offering also helps
to address accreditation concerns for additional studio/applied analysis opportunities for students.
B. Course Information
1. Subject Code and Course Number: URP 459
2. Course Title: Planning/Preservation Studio
3. Credit Hours:
3
4. Repeatable for Credit? Yes_______
No__X___
If “Yes”, how many total credits may be earned?_______
5. Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words.):
An interdisciplinary planning and preservation studio in which student teams analyze a neighborhood, development
area, or street corridor in a local community. Students collect and analyze data, create future development proposals,
and presnt their proposals at a public meeting.
6. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
a. Standard (lecture/lab) X
On Campus
b. Fully Online
X
Off Campus
X
X
c. Hybrid/ Web Enhanced X
7. Grading Mode:
Normal (A-E)
X
Credit/No Credit
8. Prerequisites: Courses that MUST be completed before a student can take this course. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.)
GPLN 215 Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning and GPLN 306 Comprehensive Planning and Zoning, or permission of instructor
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9. Concurrent Prerequisites:
Code, Number and Title.)
Courses listed in #5 that MAY also be taken at the same time as a student is taking this course. (List by Subject
GPLN 306 Comprehensive Planning and Zoning
10. Corequisites: Courses that MUST be taken at the same time as a student is taking this course.
(List by Subject Code, Number and
Title.)
11. Equivalent Courses. A student may not earn credit for both a course and its equivalent. A course will count as a repeat if an equivalent
course has already been taken. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title)
GEOG 559 Planning/Preservation Studio
12. Course Restrictions:
a. Restriction by College. Is admission to a specific College Required?
College of Business
Yes
No
X
College of Education
Yes
No
X
b. Restriction by Major/Program. Will only students in certain majors/programs be allowed to take this course?
Yes
No
X
If “Yes”, list the majors/programs
c. Restriction by Class Level Check all those who will be allowed to take the course:
Undergraduate
Graduate
All undergraduates_______
All graduate students____
Freshperson
Certificate
Sophomore
X
Masters
Junior
X
Specialist
Senior
X
Doctoral
Second Bachelor________
Post-Bac. Tchr. Cert._____
UG Degree Pending_____
Low GPA Admit_______
Note: If this is a 400-level course to be offered for graduate credit, attach Approval Form for 400-level Course for Graduate
Credit. Only “Approved for Graduate Credit” undergraduate courses may be included on graduate programs of study.
Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students. Undergraduate students may not register for
600-level courses
d. Restriction by Permission. Will Departmental Permission be required? Yes
No
X
(Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student registering.)
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13. Will the course be offered as part of the General Education Program?
Yes
No
X
If “Yes”, attach Request for Inclusion of a Course in the General Education Program: Education for Participation in the Global Community
form. Note: All new courses proposed for inclusion in this program will be reviewed by the General Education Advisory Committee. If this
course is NOT approved for inclusion in the General Education program, will it still be offered?
Yes
No
C. Relationship to Existing Courses
Within the Department:
14. Will this course will be a requirement or restricted elective in any existing program(s)? Yes X
No
If “Yes”, list the programs and attach a copy of the programs that clearly shows the place the new course will have in the curriculum.
Program
Urban and Regional Planning Major
Required
Restricted Elective X
Program
Urban and Regional Planning Minor
Required
Restricted Elective X
15. Will this course replace an existing course? Yes
No
X
16. (Complete only if the answer to #15 is “Yes.”)
a. Subject Code, Number and Title of course to be replaced:
b. Will the course to be replaced be deleted?
Yes
No
17. (Complete only if the answer #16b is “Yes.”) If the replaced course is to be deleted, it is not necessary to submit a Request for
Graduate and Undergraduate Course Deletion.
a. When is the last time it will be offered?
Term
Year
b. Is the course to be deleted required by programs in other departments?
Contact the Course and Program Development Office if necessary.
Yes
No
c. If “Yes”, do the affected departments support this change?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of support, if available.
Outside the Department: The following information must be provided. Contact the Course and Program Development office for
assistance if necessary.
18. Are there similar courses offered in other University Departments? Yes
If “Yes”, list courses by Subject Code, Number and Title
No
X
19. If similar courses exist, do the departments in which they are offered support the proposed course?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support from the affected departments. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of
support, if available.
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D. Course Requirements
20. Attach a detailed Sample Course Syllabus including:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Course goals, objectives and/or student learning outcomes
Outline of the content to be covered
Student assignments including presentations, research papers, exams, etc.
Method of evaluation
Grading scale (if a graduate course, include graduate grading scale)
Special requirements
Bibliography, supplemental reading list
Other pertinent information.
NOTE: COURSES BEING PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL
COMMUNITY PROGRAM MUST USE THE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL EDUCATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE TEMPLATE IS ATTACHED TO THE REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF A COURSE IN THE
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FORM.
E. Cost Analysis (Complete only if the course will require additional University resources.
Fill in Estimated Resources for the
sponsoring department(s). Attach separate estimates for other affected departments.)
Estimated Resources:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Faculty / Staff
$_________
$_________
$_________
SS&M
$_________
$_________
$_________
Equipment
$_________
$_________
$_________
Total
$_________
$_________
$_________
F. Action of the Department/School and College
1. Department/School
Vote of faculty: For ____16____
Against ____0____
Abstentions ____0____
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Richard A. Sambrook
Department Head/School Director Signature
3/9/12
Date
2. College/Graduate School
A. College
College Dean Signature
Date
B. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
G. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
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Eastern Michigan University
Department of Geography and Geology
Urban and Regional Planning Program
URP 459
PLANNING/PRESERVATION STUDIO
"Project Title"
Semester
Time
Location
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Telephone:
E-mail:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
URP 459, the Planning/Preservation Studio, concentrates on project and neighborhood-scale
planning, preservation, design, and development issues. Students are engaged in assessing
existing conditions, arranging new structures, circulation systems, utilities, and landscaping to
support human activity in a socially, economically, and environmentally sensitive manner. The
class operates as an urban planning/preservation laboratory with students working individually
and in teams to produce a revitalization plan for the specific neighborhood or special area
represented by the selected client organization.
The focus of the class this term will be on preliminary planning and site assessment for [insert
project description]. Opportunities will include exploration of concepts for general
neighborhood enhancement. Students will also be able to consider three-dimensional issues
related to neighborhood development.
Students will consider the potential for continuing development and redevelopment in the
neighborhood and surrounding area. What planning mechanisms can be brought into play to
help create a vital and active neighborhood?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To understand how to plan and design places that meet human needs in socially, culturally,
economically, and environmentally sustainable ways.
To understand how a community's general plan, specific plans, and other relevant documents
provide a framework for development.
To work with client groups and public entities in developing an understanding of community
needs, and devising plans to insure that those needs can be equitably addressed.
To be able to apply this information to design and development within a framework defined by
the community.
To enhance graphic, written, and oral communication skills related to planning and preservation.
STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION
The class is a laboratory; discussions, guest speakers, etc. will take some of the time, but the
practice of planning is to be the major activity. In addition, during the initial class meeting,
students will work in a participatory, consensus-building nature with the instructor to decide the
exact expectations and parameters of the lab. As much effort as possible will be put into trying
to accommodate each individual student's learning goals. At the end of the term, students will
be expected to share their efforts with the client group and other interested parties in a public
meeting.
Fieldwork is also an important component of this course. Various assignments and activities
are intended to help orient you to the area and identify key planning issues. In addition to
completing these assignments, you are expected to spend some time getting to understand the
neighborhood and its place in the township.
TEXTS
There are no specific textbooks required for this course. However, students will be expected to
incorporate materials from other courses they have taken (Comp Planning, Zoning, GIS,
Environmental Assessment, etc). Reference material will also be placed on e-reserve for the
course, including:
SEMCOG, Land Use Tools and Techniques
SEMCOG, Low Impact Development for Michigan
Jones, "Small Area/Corridor Planning"
Students will be expected to familiarize themselves with other assorted "texts" throughout the
course. Students are encourage to share any other readings and project case studies relevant
to the course that they might come across in their research.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Handouts detailing expectations for particular individual and group assignments will be made
available. Some class time will be devoted to discussing these assignments and addressing
any questions or concerns you may have.
Generally in the class there will be an expectation of collaborative work and active participation.
You are expected to be engaged in discussions with the "clients," the full class, and with your
working group. At times when there is no formal lecture or discussion you are expected to be
working on the course project, either individually or in groups.
There will be several individual and group assignments and presentations during the semester.
These are outlined in the course schedule that follows, and will be discussed in class.
Throughout the term students working individually and collaboratively in small groups will collect
and create a combination of graphic and written materials that will be assembled into a
professional planning document. There will be a public presentation of these plans at the end of
the semester in lieu of a traditional final exam.
GRADING
Final Grades will be based on individual and group work, and will be determined as follows:
Individual Assignments
Group Assignments
Class Participation (including informal presentations)
Final Presentation
Final Project Report/Plan
[insert descriptive project graphic here]
30%
15%
30%
10%
15%
COURSE SCHEDULE
WEEK 1
Course Intro and Overview
Discussion of student planning interests
Small area planning and neighborhood master planning
WEEK 2
Relevant Precedents -- informal presentations
Meeting with client group
WEEK 3
Existing Area Conditions -- informal presentations
Due: Potential Site Identification/Evaluation of Existing Conditions
WEEK 4
Small Area Master Planning
Presentation by planning professionals
WEEK 5
Area and Facilities Programming
preliminary discussion of goals and objectives with client group
WEEK 6
Discussion: Creating a Vision for the Area
Due: Project Goals and Objectives
WEEK 7
Group Work Session -- refine goals and objectives
with client group
WEEK 8
Informal Presentation and Discussion
Due: General Development Scenario
WEEK 9
Work Session
Development scenarios
WEEK 10
Informal Presentation and Discussion
Standard development scenarios
Due: Reflections on Work to Date
WEEK 11
Discussion
Alternative development scenarios
Design guidelines and design review
WEEK 12
Discussion
Low Impact Development (LID)
Performance standards
Neighborhood LEED Certification
WEEK 13
Work Session
Due: Preliminary Design Guidelines/Performance Standards
WEEK 14
Work Session
coordination of final plan documents
WEEK 15
Class Meeting
Preparation for final presentations
Due: Reflections on Work to Date
WEEK 16
Final Presentation
Due: Final Projects and Individual Papers
Eastern Michigan University
Department of Geography and Geology
Urban and Regional Planning Program
GEOG 459
PLANNING/PRESERVATION STUDIO
Assignments
refer to syllabus for the due dates of the assignments.
treat the assignments as professional reports/memos
Evaluation of Existing Conditions
Provide a 3-4 page summary of existing conditions focused on the site and specified structures.
Your evaluation should not be limited to the site itself, but should include what you feel is
important in the surrounding area. Your evaluation should include all conditions that you feel
are appropriate to examine in crafting a development plan for the area. Include as an appendix
(not part of the page count) field notes (these will be discussed in class) to support your
analysis.
Existing Planning and Zoning Analysis and Critique
You are to analyze the existing planning, zoning, and other development regulations related to
the site and the surrounding area. Do the regulations serve to support the planning goals and
objectives? What do you feel are the strengths of the approach that the municipality/planning
authority is taking towards the development? Is this approach appropriate to the development
of the site? What would you change in the municipality's approach to development in the area?
Provide a 3-4 page professional memo summarizing your analysis and findings.
Goals and Objectives
Examine the existing goals and objectives for the site and surrounding area. How is the area
doing in terms of meeting existing goals? Are the existing goals adequate for the development
of the site? Provide at least three additional goals and associated objectives for future
development that are appropriate to the site and surrounding area.
Reflections on Work to Date I
Provide a 1-2 page summary of the work you have completed up to this date in the term,
including an estimate on the amount to time you have spent working on each aspect of the
project. Also discuss what work you feel remains to be done during the remainder of the term,
and provide an estimate for how much time you think will be needed to complete each task.
Reflections on Work to Date II
Provide a 1-2 page summary of the work you have completed on the project. How much time
has the project taken, and how does this relate to the estimate you provided in the previous
work to date reflection?
Final Project and Presentation
The following outlines expectations for the content of the final written group plan. The
presentation should include a synopsis of the most salient points in your plan.
Background
description of the planning area
map showing boundaries and key elements
current land use map
current goals and objectives
current conditions
community development
land use and zoning
transportation -- motorized and non-motorized
intergovernmental
housing and growth
environment
spatial analysis
What are the issues?
A Vision for the Future
vision statement
goals and objectives
future land use map
New Policy Framework (to support current and future land uses)
community development
land use and zoning
transportation -- motorized and non-motorized
intergovernmental
housing and growth
environment
spatial analysis
A Design Plan for the site and adjacent areas as appropriate
design guidelines/standards
historic district, including design standards
public infrastructure improvements
streetscape enhancements
Implementation
the first five years
the next five years
beyond the first ten years
Due by end of term:
1) A formal group presentation of the plan. Each group will have 45 minutes for
the presentation, including time for questions and answers. There will be
time in class devoted to organizing the presentations.
2) A professional plan document that reflects the above.
3) A short (1 page) individual report detailing the work you have contributed to
the presentation and report.