Bioregional Plan & Comm Design (BIOP)

BIOP 4040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)

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BIOP 5000 Master's Research & Thesis (1-16 credits, max 99)

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BIOP 5010 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)

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BIOP 5020 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)

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BIOP 5030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)

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BIOP 5040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)

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BIOP 5210 Local and Regional Comprehensive Planning (3 credits)

Provides an overview of the processes and methods for preparing comprehensive plans for local and county governments in the context of federal and state lands and regional growth management: Integrates land-use with economic development, housing, historic preservation, agricultural viability. Includes lectures by practitioners and interdisciplinary faculty, and a service-learning project. Typically Offered: Fall.

BIOP 5220 Bioregional Planning Methods (3 credits)

This is an overview course of the methods used in making evidence based decisions in regional planning. This course covers the most common ways that planners collect and analyze data. The course specifically focuses on the challenges of the collection, analysis, and evaluation of data within the setting of non-metropolitan areas and rural communities.

BIOP 5300 Planning Theory and Process (3 credits)

Cross-listed with ENVS 5300

Joint-listed with ENVS 4300

Seminar provides a historical and theoretical basis to address the application of knowledge to public and political decisions and the ethics of professional practice within public and non-governmental settings. Readings, discussions, and essays focus on underlying traditions and assumptions, cultural contexts, social justice and “planner” roles. Additional work required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Varies.

BIOP 5600 Bioregional Planning Studio I (4 credits)

Students will work on one or more projects that target the needs of an Idaho community or regional agency. The projects will involve the application of various tools including GIS, comprehensive planning, physical design, economic development, transportation systems, or other relevant methods in the creation of products or proposals. In this course, students will learn a variety of skills related to facilitation, negotiation, community politics, conflict management and assessment tools such as social impact or environmental impact assessments. Typically Offered: Spring.

BIOP 5610 Bioregional Planning Studio II (4 credits)

This course is intended to allow students to integrate a number of skill sets by choosing a project that builds on their program specialization. Students work with faculty advisors to develop and complete final projects. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with first year students in BIOP 5600 at regular intervals throughout the semester to discuss common readings, provide mutual assistance on projects and peer-to-peer evaluation of completed work. Typically Offered: Spring.

Prereqs: BIOP 5600

BIOP 5980 (s) Internship (1-16 credits, max 99)

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BIOP 5990 (s) Non-thesis Master’s Research (1-16 credits, max 99)

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