University of Calgary : Environmental Design EVDS

Environmental Design EVDS

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The following list of courses, offered by members of the Faculty of Environmental Design and members of other departments in the University, is specific to the 2015-2016 academic year. Students are advised that some of the courses listed below may not be offered in 2015-2016 depending upon circumstances. Students should consult with the EVDS Graduate Program Administrator before registering in the following courses.

Environmental Design 401

Introduction to Environmental Design

An examination of the central concepts of environmental design, delivered in an online format. Topics include: the natural, built and human environments, and interdisciplinary issues.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Environmental Design 523

Sustainability in the Built Environment

The principle of sustainability recognizes people as temporary stewards of their environments, working toward a respect for natural systems and a higher quality of life. Examination of the built environment and the tools to achieve a stable and balanced and a regenerative ecosystem in a process of responsible consumption, wherein waste is minimized and the built environment interacts with natural environments and cycles. Healthful interior environments, resource efficiency, ecologically benign materials, renewable energies and social justice issues are examined.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Environmental Design 523 and Architectural Studies 423 will not be allowed.

Environmental Design 583

Special Topics in Environmental Design

Thematic inquiry and design related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Environmental Design 597

Special Topics in Environmental Design

Thematic inquiry and design related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours: 1.5 units; Q(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Graduate Courses

Environmental Design 601

Conceptual Bases of Environmental Design

Conceptual frameworks in Environmental Design and theories related to design and environment that influence environmental design thinking and practice.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for both Environmental Design 601 and Architectural Studies 483 will not be allowed.
Notes: Students are strongly encouraged to complete Environmental Design 601 prior to entering their second registration year.
Also known as: (Architectural Study 483)

Environmental Design 603

Introduction to Design Thinking

Foundation concepts in design and form making involving a sequence of progress skill building, visual and spatial thinking and problem solving exercises.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(0-8)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Environmental Design 603 and Environmental Design Architecture 580 will not be allowed.

Environmental Design 616

Urban Infrastructure and Land Use

Acquaints students with the key infrastructure systems of a city. Examines current policies, standards and practices, challenges, and innovations in the following infrastructure sectors: water, sewage, waste management, open space, energy, transportation, and communication. Discusses the relationship between infrastructure systems and land use, and its impacts on quality of life, economic development, spatial structure, and the environment. Emphasis is given to green infrastructure development. The course also examines various financial and institutional frameworks for delivering infrastructure systems, and how they vary across different contexts.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Environmental Design 618

Urban Design Studio

This studio aims to further develop skills in conceptualization and visualization through consideration of contemporary urban design issues. It includes documentation and analysis of urban form and process, and explores site planning and design of the public realm. Issues of local and regional identity and sustainability inform the approach of the studio.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(0-8)
Prerequisite(s): Environmental Design Planning 637 or permission of the instructor.

Environmental Design 621

Health in the Built Environment

Concepts of health in an environmental context; historic approaches to preventative medicine; medical basis of building-related illness; case studies in indoor air quality; strategies for prescription and design of healthy indoor environments.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Environmental Design 622

Real Estate Development and Finance

Focuses on the principles of real estate development and finance. Provides hands-on experience through real-world simulations and case studies. Goal is for students to gain a basic understanding of the planning process in real estate development, including private public partnerships, and development impacts. Introduces fundamental tools for conducting an economic and fiscal analysis of real estate proposals. Students will have an opportunity to develop a pro forma as part of a risk assessment. Other topics include the use of GIS for location studies and market assessment.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Environmental Design 623

Regional Planning Studio

An overview of the history and theory of regional planning and an overview of regional planning institutional frameworks and issues in a Canadian regional planning context. Understanding current regional planning issues and institutional, legislative and policy frameworks in a Canadian land use planning context related to growth management, resource extraction, infrastructure and services, transportation, strategic planning, water and airshed management. A review and examination of regional land use planning and policy tools and role of regional planners in inter-jurisdictional and transboundary government and public-private stakeholder engagement mechanisms. Preparation of a plan.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(0-8)
Prerequisite(s): Environmental Design Planning 637 or permission of the instructor.

Environmental Design 624

Impact Assessment and Risk Management

EIA is the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the environmental effects of development proposals prior to major decision-making. Biophysical, economic and social impact assessment will be reviewed in an integrated, interdisciplinary approach which will include lectures, studies of methodologies, theory and practical problems, and discourse with practitioners. Federal and various Provincial environmental impact assessment policies and procedures will be critically analysed.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Environmental Design 628

Housing and Neighbourhood Change

Considers urban growth management, affordable housing, suburban growth and inner-city redevelopment, current suburban development patterns, as well current municipal goals regarding density and intensification and precedents/best practices. Theoretical understanding and practical insights into these issues through assessment of the social, economic, and spatial aspects related to housing and neighbourhood change.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Environmental Design 643

Field Studies

Introduction to the architecture, urban landscape, planning issues, design culture and other relevant faculty topics in an international setting. Specific destination and itinerary in any given year are dependent on availability and interest. Through a week long field trip students will learn about the built and natural environment of the selected city and its context.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open only to students in Environmental Design degree programs.

Environmental Design 671

Urban Design Theory

Intended to provide students with an introduction to theories, concepts, methods and contemporary issues in urban design. The course consists of lectures, case studies, seminars and short projects.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Environmental Design 675

Urban Systems

Provides a general overview of urban history, development and planning traditions. Lectures and field studies give a chronological overview of urban, architectural and design history and the inter-relation to political programs, economic and strategic planning as well as cultural nationalism. The course will extract a number of more general issues about contemporary cities for debate.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open only to students in Environmental Design degree programs.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Environmental Design 683

Advanced Special Topics in Environmental Design

Thematic inquiry and design related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Environmental Design 697

Advanced Special Topics in Environmental Design

Thematic inquiry and design related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours: 1.5 units; Q(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Environmental Design 703

Directed Study in Environmental Design

Thematic research, readings or design studio project related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours: 1.5 units; Q(0-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Environmental Design 711

Theoretical Basis for Interdisciplinary Intervention and Design

Comparisons and contrasts among disciplinary, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary intervention and research. Focus on interdisciplinary teamwork knowledge and skills, on the ability to integrate research into professional real world contexts and on the ability to communicate research results effectively. This course is open only to students registered in a PhD program.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(0-8)

Environmental Design 723

Interdisciplinary Intervention in Environmental Design

Interdisciplinary teams will tackle client-based real world environmental design problems. Intervention strategies and design as a problem-solving approach to complex urban, ecological, social, and technological interactions will be addressed.

723.02. Sustainable Futures and Planning Scenarios

723.03. People and Technology

Course Hours: 3 units; H(0-6)

Environmental Design 753

Research Skills and Critical Thinking

Exploration of the research process in an environmental design context and using design as a method of research. Design of innovative research methods appropriate for environmental design research. Development of skills in research design and critical thinking while writing a research proposal.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Environmental Design 783

Directed Study in Environmental Design

Thematic research, readings or design studio project related to urban design, architecture, environmental design topics.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(0-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Environmental Design 793

Workshop in Environmental Design

Instruction and supervised experience in the use of tools and equipment for the development of study models, prototypes and graphic material related to student projects.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(0-8)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Faculty.

Environmental Design 797

Preceptorship

A Preceptorship is a study and training arrangement made between a student and an employer or an equivalent supervisor which has specific educational objectives, a method of evaluation, and is an integral part of a student's Program of Studies. Preceptorships offer a number of benefits: acquiring skills and knowledge which may be better obtained outside the University; developing first-hand experience of professional design practice; preparing for more focused studies in the Faculty; and conducting research.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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