GEOG 619 Human Impact on the Environment. (3-0). Credit 3. Human alterations of landscapes, the atmosphere and the waters of the earth; interference with natural chemical cycles; disturbance of ecological equilibrium; depletion of natural resources; roles of technology and population growth.

PLAN 616 Analyzing Risk/Hazard and Public Policy. (3-0). Credit 3. Evaluation and development of risk analysis, including risk assessment, perception of risk, risk communication and risk management; the mitigation of risk, involving technology, emergency management, disaster preparedness; emphasizes the relationship with risk analysis in public policy, participation , emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation and the management of risk.

PLAN 620 Dispute Resolution in Planning. (3-0). Credit 3. Theory and practice of public policy-oriented alternative dispute resolution (ADR) especially in environmental and land planning and regulation; practical skills of facilitation/mediation as aids to conventional public participation; voluntary negotiation as a supplement to regulation; relevant theoretical perspectives from decision and game theory and compensation literatures.

PLAN 641 Problems of Environmental Planning Administration. (3-0). Credit 3. State and federal legislation pertaining to environmental and consumer protection aspects of urban planning; review of administrative procedures; major judicial decisions.

PLAN 669 Urban Infrastructure Planning. (2-2) Credit 3. Identification of urban infrastructure requirements; criteria for utility location and design; projection of the conversion of land to urban use; estimating demand for urban services; anticipating the effect of urbanization on storm runoff; and municipal practices in financing infrastructure extensions.