CRP-CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING -- 2001-03 Catalog
City & Regional Planning Department

CRP 101 Introduction to the Profession of City and Regional Planning (1) (CR/NC)

Introduction to what professional planners do in the public and private sectors and how they help manage growth and change. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture. Required of freshmen; optional course for transfer students and non-majors.

CRP 201 Basic Graphic Skills (4)

Basic techniques used in graphic communication for representation of the real world on two-dimensional planes. Use of scale, drawing conventions, orthographic and isometric projections, perspective drawings. Sketching, delineation and rendering including the use of black and white and color techniques. 4 laboratories.

CRP 202 Introduction to Environmental Design (4)

Exploring elements and principles of environmental design. Understanding the form and character of the designed urban environment. Introduction to problem analysis and problem solving in environmental design. Implications of design decisions and solutions on urban context. Assignments of object, project and system scale in an urban context. 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: CRP 201.

CRP 203 Intermediate Environmental Design (4)

Applications of basic design fundamentals and skills to the design of environments through design exercises applied to planning. Problem analysis and problem solving skills as applied to environmental design issues. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: CRP 202.

CRP 211 Cities: Form, Culture and Evolution (4)

Historical overview of the evolution of cities – how the form and function of cities evolved among different societies from antiquity to contemporary times. Includes early cities in Mesopotamia, Central America; Greece and Rome; Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque; and North America. 4 lectures.

CRP 212 Introduction to Urban Planning (4)

Problems and responses to contemporary urban growth and change. Development of theories of urban planning and design. Introduction to zoning, planning regulations and codes, and professional practice. Relationship of environmental design disciplines, citizen groups, and individuals to planning. 4 lectures.

CRP 213 Population, Housing and Economic Applications (4)

Collection, organization, and presentation of information and data related to population, housing and employment. Analytical applications to estimate population over time, housing demand by type and income and employment by standard classification. Application of urban economic theory related to jobs and housing. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: CRP 212, ECON 201.

CRP 214 Land Use and Transportation Studies (4)

How cities and regions work. Relationship between human activities and patterns of land use and circulation. Spatial analysis and location theories. Methods for conducting studies to describe, analyze, and map land uses. Regional-scale transportation analysis, traffic impact studies, and multimodal transportation plans. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: CRP 212.

CRP 215 Planning for and with Multiple Publics (4)
(Also listed as ES 215) USCP

How the social/spatial relationships among racial/ethnic and gender groups are expressed in terms of human settlement patterns, civic involvement and everyday negotiations. Ways in which segregation and marginalization are expressed in western and non-western contexts. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area D1.

CRP 216 Computer Applications for Planning (4)

Introduction to the use of computer applications for planners. Includes spreadsheets, statistical applications, database, geographic information systems, and graphics. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories.

CRP 240 Additional Planning Laboratory (1–2)

Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. 1 or 2 laboratories.

CRP 314 Planning Theory (3)

Theories of planning. Role of planner in society, purpose of planning, administrative framework in which planning takes place. Alternative approaches to planning, values, ethics in planning. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CRP 212.

CRP 315 Fiscal and Project Feasibility (4) (Also listed as CM 315)

Analysis of the revenue streams and costs involved in project development. Impact analysis of costs and revenues on private and public sectors included. Impact analysis of costs and revenues on private and public sectors included. Construction of pro-formas for various project types. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ECON 201 or ECON 221.

CRP 334 Cities in a Global World (4) GE D5

Examination of the changes in the social and spatial organization of urban settlements in the twenty-first century caused by the urbanization and globalization processes. Comparative analysis of the traditional and contemporary cities in the Pacific Rim, South America and Eastern Europe. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of Area A and two courses from D1, D2, D3, D4.

CRP 336 Regional and Environmental Planning Foundations (4)

Theories, institutional frameworks, and technologies used in environmental planning for human settlements. Comparative study of practices at international, national, bioregional and state/local levels. Impact assessment technologies used in impact analysis for plan administration. Integration of environmental reviews with community planning. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: LA 213 or consent of instructor.

CRP 341 Community Design Laboratory (4)

Built environment of the suburb. Urban theories and design methods related to suburban development. Technical aspects of subdivision site planning. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: CRP 201, CRP 202, CRP 203.

CRP 342 Regional and Environmental Planning (4)

Case studies and applications of theory and methods to regional and environmental systems. Interrelationships between natural, economic, and social and political systems. Relationship of local plans to federal mandates and to regional and state plans. Environmental equity and sustainable bioregions. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CRP 336.

CRP 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1–2)

Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

CRP 402 History of Urban Design in North America (4)

Cultural dimensions and political factors in the organization and design of early and contemporary cities in Western regions of the US and Mexico. Special emphasis given to the contributions of the Spanish, and the indigenous people of the Americas (Mayas, Toltecs, Aztecs, Native Americans) on the form and use of settlement patterns. Impact of major ethnic and cultural groups on the design of contemporary cities. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ENGL 134.

CRP 404 Environmental Law (3) (Also listed as FNR 404)

Analysis and critique of the law governing use and protection of natural resources with focus on the legal institutions entrusted with the public duty of protecting the environment. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Senior standing, or consent of instructor.

CRP 408 Water Resource Law and Policy (3)
(Also listed as FNR 408)

Detailed examinations of the various legal systems of water use, regulation and management in California and the United States. Discussion of the key concepts and principles of state, federal and interstate water quantity and quality control; focusing on issues and problems, why conflicts occur and how solutions evolve. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: FNR 302 or instructor approval, senior standing.

CRP 409 Planning Internship (2–4) (CR/NC)

Work experience as a supervised employee in a planning or related agency or firm. Prior contract specifying the product of internship required between student, agency and faculty. Thirty hours work experience per unit of credit. Total credit limited to 4 units. Credit/No Credit grading. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CRP 410, 411 Community Planning Laboratory (5) (5)

Case study application of planning theory to the community, its components, and to the city and its region. Relationships of city spaces and structures. Basic planning studies and plan-making. Computer applications. Field trips. Individual, team, and interdisciplinary approaches. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 5 laboratories. Prerequisite: CRP 341, CRP 342.

CRP 412 Implementation (4)

Theory and practice of plan implementation. Regulation and nonregulatory approaches to plan implementation, including development regulation, economic development, growth management, habitat conservation planning, project phasing, redevelopment programs, and transportation system management. The California Specific Plan will serve as the course model. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: CRP 410, CRP 411, or consent of instructor.

CRP 420 Land Use Law (4)

Public controls protecting natural environmental systems. Land use and environmental controls. Review of control mechanisms. State and federal legislation. Legal implications of controls, public planning and policy issues. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: senior standing, or consent of instructor.

CRP 427 Local Economic Development Planning (3)

Processes, skills and approaches for planning local economic development. Theoretical principles and assumptions underlying local economic development programs. Alternative strategies and analytical techniques for planning and implementing economic development. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

CRP 430 Public Sector Planning Practice (3)

Relationships of planning agencies to other governmental bodies, public agencies and citizen groups. The public planning agency and the private practitioner. Public and personnel relations. Current topics in public sector planning practice. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CRP 212.

CRP 435 Transportation Theory (3)

Circulation and transportation elements of the General Plan. Transportation planning theory, methods and tools related to systematic analysis of city and regional transportation problems including environmental impact assessment. Application of techniques for assessing transportation systems, gravity models, route selections, land use models and relationship to transportation. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: CRP 212, or consent of instructor.

CRP 436 Collaborative Planning (4)

Focus on processes and skills of citizen participation and consensus building. Application of mediation and negotiation techniques. Use of collaboration in forming visions of the future and reaching agreements among multiple interests. Use of group process skills to establish effective communication and agreements. Organizing and operating public meetings. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRP 212 or consent of instructor.

CRP 438 Pollution Prevention and Control (4)

Interdisciplinary exploration of policy and planning associated with pollution prevention and control, including institutional, legal, economic, political, social, and technology-related aspects. Includes hands-on activity in small groups. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.

CRP 442 Housing and Planning Seminar (3)

Analysis of housing issues, policies and programs from a planning perspective, including the economic underpinnings of land markets and housing markets, housing plans, finance, public programs, affordable housing. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: CRP 315 or consent of instructor.

CRP 444 Infrastructure and Planning Management (4)

Basic infrastructure systems necessary to support urban development. Basic components of systems and how they are planned, financed and managed. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: CRP 410, ENVE 331 or senior standing.

CRP 446 Development Review and Entitlement (4)

Application of zoning regulations, subdivision ordinances, design standards, building codes, exactions, fees, and related requirements within the development review process leading to land use entitlement. Land development is evaluated from permit application submittal to condition compliance during the plan check, construction, and operational phases of a project. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Upper division standing.

CRP 447 Design Regulations (4) (Also listed as ARCH 447)

Practical application of fundamental zoning, subdivision, design/development standards, and building codes in the design review process, either in the form of a proposed development project or preparation of ordinances, codes, standards, and/or guidelines to apply to a project. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Fourth year standing, or consent of instructor.

CRP 453 Planning and Design Laboratory (4)

Selected advanced laboratory applications, including urban and regional design. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: CRP 341, CRP 342.

CRP 457 Planning Information Systems (3)

Computer based systems to manage information pertinent to planning. Approaches to systematic data acquisition, processing and maintenance. Potential of data base systems for information gathering and analysis. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 2 seminars, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Basic GIS course.

CRP 460 Undergraduate Seminar (2)

Research and problem analysis in planning. Professional practice in planning. Professional ethics. Students present organized material on some subject of interest. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: CRP 342, CRP 409.

CRP 461, 462 Senior Project (2) (2)

Research and problem analysis in planning. Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems addressed in planning practice. Project results presented in a formal report. To be completed in two quarters. Minimum 120 hours time. Prerequisite: CRP 341, CRP 342.

CRP 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CRP 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1–4)

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CRP 472 Planning Colloquium (1) (CR/NC)

Lecture and discussion by faculty members and invited guests on controversial or topical planning related subject matter at campus and/or off-campus locations. Topics to be announced in advance by CRP Department. Total credit limited to 3 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 seminar. Prerequisite: Upper division standing.

CRP 483 Special Studies in City and Regional Planning (1-12)

Study of special issues and problems through field research and other forms of investigation and involvement in an off-campus setting. Requirements determined prior to individual project through contractual arrangement between student and department. Departmental Off-Campus Study Program guidelines apply. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

CRP 500 Individual Study (2–3)

Independent research, studies, or surveys of selected subjects. Total credit limited to 9 units. Prerequisite: Graduate standing with minimum of 12 core units.

CRP 501 Foundations of Cities and Planning (4)

Origins and evolutionary stages of settlement patterns and the use of land and natural environment. Changing spatial structure in the development of cities and regions. Beginnings and the historical development of the planning profession. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

CRP 505 Principles of Regional Planning (4)

History, development and major philosophical approaches of regions and regional planning, both in urban-centered and resource-based regions. Effects of relaxing natural, economic and infrastructure limiting factors on growth and development of regions. Normative hierarchical emphasis of contemporary regional planning compared to emerging paradigms that alter the regional/local planning relationship. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

CRP 510 Planning Theory (4)

Theory of planning. Development of contemporary planning thought from varying sources and perspectives. Political and social context of planning. Alternative professional roles, and planning processes. Values and ethical issues in planning. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

CRP 513 Planning Research Methods (4)

Application of research design to planning issues. Comparison of case study, comparative and problem-solving methods. Primary and secondary data sources, including field survey techniques. 3 seminars, 1 supervision. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, STAT 221 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

CRP 514 Computer Applications for M.C.R.P. (2)

Microcomputer applications used by planners. Focus on planners' adaptations of spreadsheets, statistical applications, data base systems, graphic presentation. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

CRP 515 Planning Presentation and Communication
Techniques (3)

Basic techniques used in effective planning presentations. Introduction to various drawing media and delineation techniques for planners, three-dimensional visualization, graphic skills. Integration of visual and electronic media in presentations. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

CRP 516 Quantitative Methods in Planning (4)

Problem recognition, data selection, analysis and synthesis with applications of system design, statistical techniques and symbolic modeling to urban design and regional growth and development policies. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 3 seminars, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRP 514, graduate standing or consent of instructor.

CRP 518 Public Policy Analysis (4) (Also listed as POLS 518)

Analysis of the social, economic, environmental, political contexts of public policy decisions. Public policy issues and use of concepts and tools related to monitoring and assessment. 3 lectures, 1 research paper. Prerequisite: CRP 501, POLS 360 or consent of instructor.

CRP 520 Feasibility Studies in Planning (4)

Fundamental analysis for assessing feasibility of public and private development projects. Principles and techniques for analyzing markets and assessing cash flow for individual projects. Economic, fiscal and tax impacts as factors determining public participation in private projects. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: CRP 501 or consent of instructor.

CRP 525 Plan Implementation (4)

Theory and practice of plan implementation. Regulatory and non-regulatory frameworks for plan implementation. Growth management, development regulation, capital improvement programs, redevelopment. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: CRP 510 or consent of instructor.

CRP 530 Planning Agency Management (3)

Preparation for mid-level and higher positions in public planning agencies and private firms. Applications of organization theory to planning agencies and firms. Work programs, staff development, budgets, contracting, proposal preparation, conflict management. Relationships with other agencies and firms, clients, public and media. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: CRP 501, CRP 510 or consent of instructor.

CRP 545 Environmental Planning, Policies and Principles (4)

Environmental planning as a field of inquiry and action. Review and application of policies and techniques used in environmental planning, including analysis of environmental programs and processes within the land use planning context. 3 seminars, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

CRP 548 Principles of City Design (3)

Introduction to the philosophy and theory particular to city design. Exploration of evaluation criteria and critical analysis of the human environment related to physical design requirements. Spatial and form relationships, scale, human activities, concept formation, visual organization of the city, landscaping and architecture. 3 seminars.

CRP 552 Community Planning Laboratory (4)

Application of planning theory and methods to community planning. Analysis of issues, consideration of future alternatives, preparation of plan elements. Interrelationships and impacts of natural and built environments, economic and social conditions. Field trips. Individual, team and interdisciplinary approaches. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: CRP 501.

CRP 553 Project Planning Laboratory (4)

Project-scale planning problems. Arranging structures, circulation systems, utilities and plant material on natural and urban sites to support human activity while minimizing disruption to natural systems. Includes planned unit developments, waterfronts, hillsides, campuses and commercial centers. Field trips. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: CRP 515, CRP 548.

CRP 554 Regional Planning and Analysis (4)

Application of planning theory and methods to regional problems and issues. Research, analysis, synthesis and implementation practice. Interrelationships between natural, economic and political regions, technology, resource use. Field trips. Individual, team and interdisciplinary approaches. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 3 seminars, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CRP 501.

CRP 570 Selected Topics in Planning (4)

Directed group study of selected planning topics. Total credit limited to 12 units. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

CRP 596 Professional Project (4)

Completion of professional project based on a real world planning task or carefully constructed simulation. Requires demonstration of planning judgment and competence through application of a defined and rigorous planning approach. Can be taken in lieu of a thesis. Prerequisite: CRP 553, advancement to candidacy, and consent of department head.

CRP 597 Policy, Planning and Management (4)

This course provides a synthesis of the M.C.R.P. program. Expansion and integration of material on planning principles, practice, theory and quantitative methods. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: CRP 409, CRP 420, CRP 510, CRP 516, CRP 518, CRP 525, CRP 530, CRP 552, CRP 554 and advancement to candidacy.

CRP 599 Thesis/Project (6)

Individual research under the general supervision of the faculty, leading to a graduate thesis or project of suitable quality. Prerequisite: CRP 513, CRP 514, advancement to candidacy, consent of department head.