GEOG 510

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Professional Planning Studio

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Assessing problem and issue identification, goal formulation, data gathering, synthesis and summary, plan concept and format, and public policy adoption while writing a general plan for a community in Utah.

When Taught

Fall.

Min

4

Fixed/Max

4

Fixed

4

Fixed

0

Recommended

Geog 410

Title

Community Connection/Engagement

Learning Outcome

Engage with diverse communities, especially those with disadvantaged groups and persons and racial and ethnic minorities, or immigrant communities. (PAB 4.2.3i)

Title

Plan implementation

Learning Outcome

Through synthesis and application, demonstrate techniques for the intended development, adoption, and implementation of plans including relevant regulations, incentives, techniques and technologies. (PAB 4.2.3h)

Title

Plan preparation

Learning Outcome

Integrate and implement concepts regarding the creation of plans, programs or projects to prepare a crafted product for a specific planning purpose and audience; demonstrating skill and judgment preparing a planning project that meets minimum professional standards. (PAB 4.2.3f)

Title

Collaboration

Learning Outcome

Successfully collaborate with peers in joint learning activities organized to produce a plan or planning product for a relevant professional clientele, to mediate disagreements, to interpret contested purposes, and to negotiate between diverse and competing interests. (PAB 4.2.3e)

Title

Communication

Learning Outcome

Create and compose clear, accurate and compelling text, images and maps in documents and oral presentations, particularly for public presentations. (PAB 4.2.3c)

Title

Problem solving

Learning Outcome

Employ problem solving skills to select, diagnose and solve aspects of a complex planning problem including attention to the needs and interests of diverse stakeholders and the guidance provided by conceptual and empirical expertise. (PAB 4.2.3a)