Request for New Course
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D EPARTMENT /S CHOOL : _______ G EOGRAPHY AND G EOLOGY ___ C OLLEGE : A RTS AND S CIENCES
C ONTACT P ERSON : ______H EATHER K HAN ______ ______________________________________________________________
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R EQUESTED S TART D ATE : T ERM __F ALL ____Y EAR __2012____
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1. Subject Code and Course Number: URP 452
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Course Title: Infrastructure Planning and Policy
3. Credit Hours: 3
4. Repeatable for Credit? Yes_______ No__X____
5. Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words.):
If “Yes”, how many total credits may be earned?_______
This course gives students an understanding of the major urban and rural infrastructure systems, as well as the role capital budgeting plays in the financing of these systems. Students should be able to recognize and quantify municipal infrastructure needs and understand the planner’s role in the provision of these services.
6. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.) a. Standard (lecture/lab) X
On Campus b. Fully Online
X c. Hybrid/ Web Enhanced X
Off Campus
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
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9. Concurrent Prerequisites: Courses listed in #5 that MAY also be taken at the same time as a student is taking this course.
None
10. Corequisites: Courses that MUST be taken at the same time as a student in taking this course. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.)
None
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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)
GPLN 552 Infrastructure Planning and Policy
12. Course Restrictions: a. Restriction by College. Is admission to a specific College Required?
College of Business
College of Education
Yes
Yes
No
No
X
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_______
Freshperson
All graduate students____
Certificate
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
X
X
X
Second Bachelor__X______
Masters
Specialist
Doctoral
UG Degree Pending_____
Post-Bac. Tchr. Cert._X____ 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
(Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student registering.)
X
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
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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 Undergraduate Major Required
Program Urban and Regional Planning Undergraduate Minor Required
15. Will this course replace an existing course?
Yes No X
Restricted Elective X
Restricted Elective 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?
b. Is the course to be deleted required by programs in other departments?
Contact the Course and Program Development Office if necessary.
Term
Yes
Year
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
The following information must be provided. Contact the Course and Program Development office for assistance if necessary.
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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.
20. Attach a detailed Sample Course Syllabus including: Attached a.
Course goals, objectives and/or student learning outcomes b.
Outline of the content to be covered c.
Student assignments including presentations, research papers, exams, etc. d.
Method of evaluation e.
Grading scale (if a graduate course, include graduate grading scale) f.
Special requirements g.
Bibliography, supplemental reading list h.
Other pertinent information.
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(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.)
No additional resources required.
Estimated Resources: Year One Year Two Year Three
Faculty / Staff
SS&M
Equipment
$_________
$_________
$_________
$_________ $_________
$_________ $_________
$_________ $_________
Vote of faculty: For ____18______ Against _____0_____ Abstentions
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
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Richard Sambrook
Department Head/School Director Signature
2/10/2012
Date
A. College
College Dean Signature
B. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
Date
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature Date
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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
GPLN 452 INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND POLICY
Instructor:
Office:
Email:
Telephone:
Office Hours:
Course Description
One of the most fundamental questions that planners must address is how do we finance city planning projects and programs?
This course is intended to introduce students to the mechanisms and processes that planners use to finance urban infrastructure. The course will examine how planners work within a political decision-making environment to move from planning concepts toward the financing and execution of policies and plans related to urban infrastructure, particularly transportation, sewerage, storm drainage, and water supply. By the end of the semester students should have an understanding of the major infrastructure systems, as well as the role capital budgeting plays in the financing of these systems. Students should also be able to recognize and quantify municipal infrastructure needs and understand the planner’s role in the provision of these services.
Course Objectives
To help students understand the relationship between land use, infrastructure, and transportation planning.
To expose students to the role of infrastructure planning and financing in transportation planning processes.
To help students understand the relationship between transportation planning policy and municipal budgeting.
To familiarize students with the municipal finance process.
To assist students to acquire analytic techniques of infrastructure planning and financing.
Course Requirements
The course will primarily be conducted as a combination of lecture, seminar and discussion. Each class session will be associated with a set of required readings. Students are expected to complete these readings and come to class prepared to discuss them.
Students are responsible for everything that takes place during each class. The instructor will not provide class notes to individuals who miss class.
The required texts are available at the EMU Book Store at the Student Center. The additional readings will be available through ereserve.
Required texts:
1. Nelson, Arthur C. 2004 Planner’s Estimating Guide: Projecting Land Use and Facility Needs . Chicago: APA.
2. Bournet Marlon. 2009. Transportation Infrastructure . APA Planning Advisory Service Report 557.
3. Vogt, A. John. 2004. Capital Budgeting and Finance: A Guide for Local Governments . Washington, D.C.: ICMA.
4. Dilger, Robert J. 2003. American Transportation Policy . Westport, CT: Praeger.
5. Plant, Jeremy (Ed). 2007. Handbook of Transportation Policy and Administration . Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
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Additional required readings will be made available through EMU’s e-reserve system:
1. American Society Civil Engineers 2010 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure.
Course Assignments and Grading
This course will be cross-listed with the graduate course, GEOG 552 Infrastructure Planning and Policy.
Exams and other course assignments will be weighted as follows for undergraduate students:
Assignments:
Midterm exam:
45 points
20 points
Final exam:
Participation:
20 points
15 points
Final grades will be based on the following scale:
A
A-
93 or higher
90-92
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C
C-
73-76
70-72
D+ 67-69
D
D-
E
63-66
60-62 less than 60
Assignments: Three assignments (worth 15% each) will be given out during the semester. These assignments are centered on real world situations and problems, with the intent of providing relevant experience in the planning and financing of community infrastructure. Detailed information will be provided in handouts.
Exams: Exams will be based on the assigned readings, lectures and class discussions. The exams will include short response and topic identification questions on material covered throughout the semester. It is required that students attend class, listen carefully and take notes because any material covered in class may be included on the exams.
Participation: Students are expected to complete the required readings and come to class prepared to discuss them. Class participation grades will be based in part on evidence, or lack thereof, of class participation.
In addition, there will also be one mandatory field trip during the course of the semester. This will be a trip to the local wastewater treatment plant where students will be briefed by plant personnel on the operations and maintenance of this facility. The date and time of the field trip with be announced during the first week of class.
Course Attendance and Lateness Policy
You need to attend class to reap the full benefits of the course. Attendance will be taken regularly. If you are more than 10 minutes late for class, you will be counted as having been absent on that day. Each student will be permitted one unexcused absence with no penalty towards this portion of your grade. For every unexcused absence beyond the first, students will lose one percentage point off of your final course grade.
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Extensions for assignments or an incomplete grade in the course will only be granted for severe hardship. Students who contact the instructor at least 24 hours before or after an exam with a legitimate excuse will be permitted to make up the exam. Students must provide the instructor with documentation that explains their absence (doctor’s note, obituary, etc.). Students who miss any test are required to make it up within one week after returning to class. Failure to do so will result in a zero grade. Please note that it is your responsibility to contact the instructor about any missed exam. Make-up exams will be given at a time mutually agreed upon between the instructor and the student. Make-up exams may or may not be the same exam given to the class.
Communication
Students are strongly encouraged to contact the instructor during my office hours if they have any questions, comments, or concerns pertaining to readings, assignments, classroom dynamics, or anything else related to the course.
Course Schedule
Date
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Topic
The Infrastructure Crisis
Infrastructure Systems
Assignment 1 Due
Transportation Infrastructure
Transportation Infrastructure Policy
Water and Sewer Systems
Transportation Infrastructure Policy
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Wastewater Treatment
Infrastructure in Developing Areas
Midterm Exam
Evaluating Infrastructure Needs
Capital Improvement Planning
Projecting Infrastructure Costs
Assignment 2 Due
Infrastructure Financing
Municipal Debt
Impact Fees
Fiscal Impact Analysis
Assignment 3 Due
Final Exam
NOTE: This is the intended course schedule for the semester. The instructor reserves the right to make adjustments to the course content, direction and readings as deemed necessary depending on class needs, interests and progress.
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