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ENV 112 Introduction to Land Planning Syllabus
NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, New Hampshire 03570
COURSE OUTLINE
_____ENV112___________Intro to Land Planning______
Course Number Title
______FALL___________________Berlin_________
Semester Location
Prepared by
_____Joseph Cabaup_______
Instructor
____JANUARY, 2003______
Date
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: ENV112 - Introduction to Land Planning
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes the biological and physical environmental
aspects of land planning in order to minimize the human impact
on the natural environment. Includes the use of the land planning
process in community planning. Also included is an introduction to
state and local land use law in community development.
PREREQUISITE(S) (IF ANY): None
Class Hours: 3*
Lab Hours: 0 * Some of these hours may be
Credit Hours: 3 substituted for field trips.
INSTRUCTOR: Joseph Cabaup
Phone: 752-1113
Office Hours:
TEXTBOOK(S) REQUIRED:
Author: Ian Mcharg
Title: Design With Nature
Edition: Latest
Publisher:
Author: State of NH
Title: NH Planning and Land Use Regulations
Edition: Latest
Publisher: Lexis Publishing Co.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTARY READING:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
demonstrate through appropriate class work and projects an
understanding and working knowledge of environmental and
legal factors which are used in sound land planning.
Also the student will show an understanding of the basic
cultural, historical and legal perspectives which
influence land use.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
Class Lecture, Discussion, and Projects. Field Trips when possible
GRADING POLICY:
Evaluation Method: Tests 50.0%; Projects 16.7%
Final Exam 33.3%
INSTRUCTOR'S POLICIES:
N.B. Late Reports, Labs, etc., will not be accepted.
Attendance Requirements:
Reasons for an excused absence must be given to the
instructor in written form, i.e., letter. Should
makeup be approved, it must be completed on the day
of return, whether or not there is a scheduled class.
If you have a documented disability that may affect your performance
in this course, please advise the instructor immediately so
appropriate accommodations may be put in place. Accommodations may be
arranged through the Disability Services Coordinator, Deborah
Stewart in room #106. Accommodations and assistive technology
are available to students at no additional cost, and should be
accessed at the beginning of each semester.
REQUIRED TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT: None
SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS: None
COURSE TIMETABLE
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CLASS/UNIT CLASS/UNIT LEARNING LEARNING ACTIVITY/
NUMBER OBJECTIVE READING ASSIGNMENT
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Week 1 Introduction/Notification of Paper Lecture & Discussion
Values Course Materials
Global and Local Growth Course Materials
Urban Blight Course Materials
Week 2 Intro/City and Countryside Text Reading
Basis for Land Use Law Lecture & Discussion
NH RSA 91-A Course Materials
Week 3 Sea and Survival Text Reading
Statutes and Regulations Course Materials
EPA and Its Authority Course Materials
Week 4 The Plight/A Step Forward Text Reading
NH Land Use Law - A Model Course Materials
NH Planning and Other Boards Course Materials
TEST 1
Week 5 A Step Forward Text Reading
The Cast and the Capsule Text Reading
Master Plan and Official Town Map Course Materials
NH Regional Planning Commissions Course Materials
Week 6 Nature in the Metropolis Text Reading
NH Subdivision Laws Course Materials
Week 7 Values/Response to Values Text Reading
NH Subdivision Regulations Course Materials
Week 8 The World in a Capsule Text Reading
NH Subdivision Regulations Course Materials
TEST 2
Week 9 Process As Values Text Reading
NH Subdivision Regulations Course Materials
Week 10 The Naturalists Text Reading
NH Zoning Laws Course Materials
Week 11 The River Basin Text Reading
NH Zoning Regulations Course Materials
Week 12 The Metropolitan Region Text Reading
NH Historic Districts Course Materials
Week 13 TEST 3
Process and Form/The City Text Reading
NH Conservation Commission Course Materials
Week 14 The City Health and Pathology Text Reading
NH Water Resources Board Course Materials
NH Dredge and Fill Laws Course Materials
Course Project Due
Week 15 Selected Readings Land Planning Course Materials
Open Space Protection Techniques Course Materials
Last Week Final Exam
Course #ENV112 Introduction to Land Planning
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Prepared by: ___________________________________ Date: ________
Approved by
Department Chairperson: ________________________ Date: ________
Approved by
Dean of Academic Affairs: ______________________ Date: ________
The New Hampshire Community Technical College-Berlin does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age
or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in,
its programs and activities. Any persons having inquiries concerning
New Hampshire Community Technical College's compliance with the
regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is directed to contact Carol Ribner,
2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH 03570. Carol Ribner has been
designated by the New Hampshire Community Technical College to
coordinate the institution's efforts to comply with the regulations
implementing Title VI, Title IX and Section 504. Any person may also
contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U. S. Department of
Education or the Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for
Civil Rights, Region 1, 140 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110.
01/14/03
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