UPD 101      Introduction To Urban Studies
This lecture and discussion course provides the undergraduate student with an overview of the interdisciplinary field of urban social science. The student who succesfully completes this course will have a broad understanding of the major issues,vocabulary,basic methods,and prominent scholars in urban studies. We will also explore current events of relevance, including the opportunites and problems facing major cities in the United States including Kansas City. Also cross listed as URBAN ST 101.
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 203      GIS For Urban Planning
This introductory level GIS course is designed to expose planning students to Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Students will learn basic concepts and theories of GIS and applications of GIS software with hands-on experience. Students will also learn how to search for demographic, socio-economic, land use, transportation, and geospatial data, and how to use such data for their academic research and professionl planning work with GIS. Students will apply GIS to the multiple scales of planning work.
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 260      History Of Planning And Urban Design
An overview of planning history with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. The historic framework will include urban history, the rise and development of urban planning, urban design, and social theory and how these areas have affected the shape of our cities.
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 280      Land Use Planning
This course explores the basic principles of plan making, land use development and regulation. Students are introduced to contemporary planning and policy issues. Icluding land use conflicts and alternative models for sustainable planning, design and management. Students will learn how to develop a land use plan using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other design tools. An introductory GIS course (UPD 203) is highly recommended.
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 300      Quantitative Planning Methods And Techniques
Statistical analysis and other analytic techniques of data gathering. Data and problems framed from complex, real world situations. Competence in firsthand research; survey design; case study method; data gathering methods such as observation, open-ended interviewing and questionnaires.
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 310      Planning And Design Studio I
The urban planning and design studio will introduce to the student a methodology of designing urban spaces. Students will actively participate in problem solving and determine the physical shaping of communities and cities, while developing abilities in graphic methods of communication and Presentation. The application of principles of urban design, social, political, cultural, economic and environmental considerations will help inform solutions. Students will have the opportunity to work interactively with a wide spectrum of professionals, neighborhood leaders, and political entities in developing strategies for solutions to real urban situations. Prerequisite: ENV-DSN 201/202 with a grade of C- or better Restrictions: Consent of Department
Credits: 4 hours
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UPD 312      Planning And Design Studio II
This course integrates material from Quantitative Planning Methods and Techniques (UPD 300). Instruction in urban planning and design focusing on the synthesis of land use analyses, regulatory reviews, urban design issues, and public participation facilitation. Continued instruction in techniques for visually presenting planning and design ideas. Prerequisite(s) UPD 300, UPD 310 with a grade of C- or better Restrictions: Consent of Department
Credits: 4 hours
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UPD 320      Planning Theory And Practice
This course examines contemporary urban planning and design practice. Theories about planning practice and related case studies will be the basis of this course. Topics covered will include the definition of urban planning, the idea of the ""public realm,"" planning/design expertise and the rational model, the role of diversity, public participation, communicative planning, advocacy and equity planning, ethics comprehensiveness and the limits of planning. The course will include assignments that will build student's ability to write quick and analytical assessments, often required in planning practice. Students will be required to attend public planning forums in and around the region.
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 332CZ      Enviromental Sustainability
This course will introduce the concept of sustainability and review how sustainability might work at the individual, neighborhood, state, nation and global scales. Students will participate in some form of community engagement on sustainability as well as reflect upon how their own practices impact the environment. Counts toward A&S Interdisciplinary ""Cluster course."" Key course in sustainability minor.
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 340      Neighborhood And Community Development
Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of community development and neighborhood planning. The development of theoretical models that explain neighborhood change and history in the U.S. will serve as the basis. Issues explored include: community organizing, social movements, federal and state policies, and the role of planning organizations and community development corporations in neighborhood revitalization.
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 400      Advanced GIS For Urban Planning
This advanced level GIS course is designed to expose students to high level GIS techniques and geospatial analyses in urban planning. Students will learn advanced theories and geographic information tools with hands-on experiences. Students will have an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in GIS to a real world planning project in class.
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 401      Portfolio and Resume Development
This class focuses on the development of portfolios necessary for professional advancement in the design fields. Students examine the various types of resumes and portfolios that can be used in different employment situations. Students will be exposed to the many design decisions that must be made when developing a resume and portfolio. Offered Spring
Credits: 1 hours
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UPD 403      GIS for Urban Planning
The introductory level GIS course is designed to expose graduate students to Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Students will learn basic concepts and theories of GIS and application of GIS sfotware with hands-on experience. Students will also learn how to search for demographic, socio-economic, land use, transportation, and geospatial data.
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 410      Planning And Design Studio III
Instruction in problem analysis and plan development for defined urban or suburban location with multiple constituencies. Prerequisites: UPD 312 and not more than one grade of D in a UPD studio course. Restrictions: UPD 312 with a grade of C- or better. Restrictions: Consent of the department
Credits: 4 hours
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UPD 411      Professional Practice I
This course prepares students for professional practice in planning and design. Issues to be addressed in the seminar include mediation, public meeting facilitation methods and presentation skills. Students engage in writing assignments addressing urban plans and designs concurrent with their work in Planning and Design Studio III (UPD 410). Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with UPD 410. Restrictions: Consent of the department
Credits: 1 hours
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UPD 412WI      Planning And Design Studio IV
Capstone course that incorporates a topical plan or a comprehensive plan for a client comprising a development subdivision, a community or a redevelopment area.
Credits: 5 hours
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UPD 413      Professional Practice II
A continuation of professional practice seminar addressing issues of Urban Planning and Design practice including different career options in the public, private, and the nonprofit sectors. The course will chart a path of successful post graduation professional development.Restrictions: Concurrent enrollment in UPD 412WI. Restrictions: Consent of the department
Credits: 1 hours
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UPD 420      Transportation Planning
The course provides fundamental theories, methods, and contemporary issues in transportation planning. The topics covered in this course include the transportation planning process, transportation systems, travel demand analysis, and policy issues such as the linkage between land use and transportation, urban transportation finance, social and environmental justice, transportation and environmental impacts , and traffic congestion.
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 430      Planning For Historic Preservation
The course provides a survey of major issues in the field of historic preservation and heritage studies from a planning perspective. Will focus primarily on the built environment of the United States, as well as world heritage sites and international perspectives. The course will include the urban planning techniques used for preserving historic buildings, neighborhood and districts, as well as some of the landmark legal decisions and legislation that have shaped heritage preservation practice in the U.S. Prerequisite: UPD 260 recommended
Credits: 3 hours
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UPD 432      Urban Environment Planning And Design
The built environment does not exist in a vacuum. Cities operate within broad ecological processes. Effective environmental planning can protect important natural resources while providing for a higher quality of life for urban residents. As a survey course in a subfield of urban planning, this course introduces students to environment planning approaches and techniques. Prerequisites: UPD Urban Planning Theory and Practice recommended. Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 hours
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