It also offers an introduction to techniques designed especially for analysis of spatial patterns and distribution. This course may not be offered annually. This course studies the philosophy, history, techniques, and problems of metropolitan and regional planning. Although it focuses on large scale-planning in the United States, the course makes some comparative analysis of planning in other countries. It emphasizes geographic techniques in regional analysis, as well as the roles of federal, state, and local agencies in planning.
Students learn and use simulation and gaming techniques in the preparation of regional plans.
This course may not be offered annually. Students are then introduced to the hardware and software components of GIS through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on laboratory exercises. Students learn GIS analysis techniques through lecture and computer laboratory sessions. Student evaluation is based on performance on examinations and computer laboratory assignments. Advanced Geographic Information Systems begins with a review of GIS concepts and capabili ties.