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Terry L. Ferriss-Chair, William A. Anderson, Kelly D. Cain, Steven K. Carlson, William S. Cordua, Dennis R. Cosgrove, Michael Crotser, Michael C. Kaltenberg, Kerry L. Keen, Michael D. Middleton, Eric M. Sanden, Brian R. Smith, Donavon H. Taylor, Laine Vignona, Susan J. Wiegrefe, Ian Williams.
The land use planning major is designed for those students wishing to pursue a career in public or private planning, zoning, administration/management and sustainable development. The curriculum provides instruction in foundational planning principles and practices, as well as hands-on technical training. The course content focuses on planning issues at the rural/urban interface. It is an excellent major to combine with a wide variety of minors (e.g., cartography/GIS, business administration, political science, etc.) to develop a unique professional niche.
As listed on pages 18-19 with the following exceptions:
Ethical Citizenship: ESM 105
Sciences: BIOL 105; CHEM 121
Land Use Planning Core 37-39 cr. hrs.
ESM 151 Introduction to Land Use Theory and Practice 3 cr.
ESM 220 Environmental Sustainability: Theory, Issues, and Management 3 cr.
ESM 270 Internship I 2-4 cr.
ESM 303 Environmental Policies and Administration 3 cr.
ESM 305 Environmental Impact Assessments 2 cr.
ESM 307 Multicultural Perspectives on the Environment 3 cr.
ESM 333 Remote Sensing of Natural Resources 3 cr.
ESM 363 GIS Application in Resource Management 3 cr.
ESM 393 Comprehensive Planning 3 cr.
ESM 411 Site Planning and Development 4 cr.
ESM 435 Advanced Land Use Planning and Design 4 cr.
ESM 485 Seminar in Resource Management 1 cr.
SOIL 210 Introductory Soil Science 3 cr.
Support Courses 18 cr. hrs.
GENG 265 Engineering Graphics 3 cr.
GEOG 250 Introduction to Cartography and GIS 3 cr.
GEOG 360 GIS: Theory and Methods 3 cr.
SCTA 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
or SCTA 211 Public Speaking
or AGED 202 Leadership and Group Dynamics
ENGL 367 Technical Writing 3 cr.
or ENGL 266 Business Writing 3 cr.
GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology 3 cr.
Directed Electives: 24 cr. hrs.
AGEC 230, 231, 320, 345, 355, 440, 441, 450;
AGEN 150, 240, 325, 365, 425, 443;
ANTH 205;
BIOL 310, 314, 320, 333, 344, 350, 354, 355, 360, 434, 444;
ECON All except 100; 312
ESM 109, 343, 360, 365;
FINC 335, 350;
GENG 121, 201, 235, 236, 368;
GEOG All except 110, 120, 237, 250, 344, 360, 385;
GEOL 445;
HEAL 350;
HIST All except 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 201, 202, 203, 206, 207, 385;
HORT All;
INTS 377;
MATH 326, 356, 357;
MGNT 150, 310;
MODL 377;
PHIL 303;
POLS All except 114, 212, 245, 260;
SCTA 106, 207, 222;
SOCI All except 100, 208, 225;
SOIL All except 210;
SOWK 205, 215, 260, 300
General Electives: 2 - 4 cr. hrs.
Land Use Planning Minor: 23 Total Credits
Required Courses:
ESM 151 Introduction to Land Use Theory and Practice 3 cr.
ESM 303 Environmental Policies and Administration 3 cr.
ESM 363 GIS Applications in Resource Management 3 cr.
ESM 393 Comprehensive Planning 3 cr.
ESM 411 Site Planning and Development 4 cr.
ESM 435 Advanced Land Use Planning and Design 4 cr.
GEOG 250 Introduction to Cartography and GIS 3 cr.
