ALE 3500 A (CRN: 95765)
Agr, Lndscp & Envir: Landscape Planning Global (A)
3 credit hours
About ALE 3500 A
Provides a comprehensive understanding of land use planning in a changing world. Students will be working on two projects that could enable communities and regions to thrive, exploring the driving forces of change in the landscape and developing strategic plans for addressing international challenges. Explores the intersection of landscape planning and international challenges, such as climate crisis, global economies, and biodiversity preservation. Prerequisites: ALE 2371 or NR 2430; minimum Sophomore standing; or Instructor permission. Pre/Co-requisites: ALE 2371, NR 2430.
Notes
Prereqs enforced by the system: ALE 2371 or CDAE 1010; minimum Sophomore standing; or Instructor permission. Pre/Co-requisites: ALE 2371, CDAE 1010. PACE students by permission and override
Section Description
This G1 Catamount Core course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of land-use planning in a changing world. Students will work on two projects that could enable communities and regions to thrive, exploring the drivers of change in the landscape and developing strategic plans to address international challenges. The course is designed to develop visual communication skills to convey the intersection of landscape planning with international challenges, including the climate crisis, global economies, biodiversity preservation, environmental justice, and social equity.
Section Expectation
This course is ideal for students interested in landscape design, community development, urban planning, environmental studies, or related fields.
Software: Google Earth Pro & Adobe Creative Cloud (Desktop version).
Optional: ArcGIS, QGIS, Maptitude, Global Mapper, MapInfo, Global Forest Watch.
Evaluation
Landscape Characterization for renewable energy farms and wildlife corridors (30%)
Immersive landscapes individual presentation (30%)
Final strategic masterplan, strategies, and details (30%)
Participation (10%)
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