Rural Environments
EX 1111 is offered this spring:
Examine the challenges and opportunities of rural land use planning in Canada with specific emphasis on rural Alberta. Student will explore and gain an understanding of the importance of healthy and vibrant rural communities in a local, regional and global context with respect to: the economy, environment, social and cultural capital; how planning policy, politics and participation approaches may differ in a rural context compared to an urban counterpart; and how regional and global policy frameworks will affect rural land use planning in the future.
Course at a glance
- Fully online asynchronous course.
- May be recognized for Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) credits by the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) for holders of the Registered Professional Planner designation.
- Aimed at professionals in the areas of municipal government planning, development, and bylaw enforcement. Students range from development officers, planning technicians, land use, environmental, and community planners, to resources managers, government officials, consultants, developers, lawyers, zoning administrators, administrators in smaller municipalities, and others involved in planning processes.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Discuss and analyze demographic patterns and economic conditions driving rural land use pressures.
- Define the role of metropolitan influence zones in relation to rural environments.
- Compare and discuss various environmental protection initiatives (e.g., voluntary stewardship approaches versus prescribed protection measures, etc.) in different planning contexts.
- Analyze various patterns and themes reflected in the current planning challenges and land use pressures in rural Alberta.
- Identify changing agricultural practices and approaches in relation to food security planning.
- Discuss planning definitions, models, and examples (e.g., the social determinant framework) as they relate to health issues in a rural context.
- Identify innovative planning tools in support of environmental protection and rural sustainability.
- Identify and explain the legislative framework that structures and guides rural land use planning.
- Discuss and analyze planning frameworks, including the Alberta Land-Use Framework, and intermunicipal plans, as they relate to regional planning in rural Alberta.
Offered:
Take note:
- A textbook is required for this course. Check under "View Full Details" for more information.
- Additional learning materials are provided through eClass.
- Assessment may include discussion postings and essay assignments.
- Refer to the course syllabus for the schedule of activities and due dates of assignments.
- Bursary opportunities may be available for members of the Alberta Development Officers Association (ADOA).
Apr 15, 2024Jun 22, 2024
Asynchronous online learning, eClass
39 hours of instruction
In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Sean CarterID: sean-carter
Textbook
Required
DOUGLAS
Rural Planning And Development In Canada
ISBN 9780176500818
Class info
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This is an asynchronous online class.
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- A textbook is required for this course. Check under "View Full Details" for more information.
- Additional learning materials are provided through eClass.
- Assessment may include discussion postings and essay assignments.
- Refer to the course syllabus for the schedule of activities and due dates of assignments.
- Bursary opportunities may be available for members of the Alberta Development Officers Association (ADOA).
Currently counts towards:
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└39-hour elective course
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
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New course schedules are released each June and November.