USP 512 - Environmental Planning Methods

Institution:

Portland State University

Subject:

Urban Studies & Planning

Description:

Examination of the patterns and processes in human-dominated landscapes, and the tools for understanding human behavior and decision making. By applying several environmental planning tools to managing landscapes, this course aims to provide students with skills to translate data into information. Topics covered include, land conservation, impact of land use on watersheds, sustainability design, environmental impact assessments, and environmental modeling and simulation. Focus is on the application of tools to addressing pressing problems of regional significance.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pdx.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 725-3511

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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