USP 512 Environmental Planning Methods

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. Recommended prerequisites: USP 531 or Geog 488/588.