RUP Course information for 2010-2011 Regular Session
**Note: BPBE 432.3 will not be offered in 2010-2011. No substitute will be offered. Please contact the Chair of the program for further information.**
The following is for information purposes only; for the official course offerings, go to students.usask.ca. The following are subject to change and are not a comprehensive listing of the courses you need. Courses are not guaranteed to be offered every year, or may be offered at different times from year to year.
Term 1:
| GEOG 222.3 |
TR 8:30-9:50+lab |
Introduction to Geomatics |
Scott Bell |
GEOG 240.3 |
TR 10:00-11:20 |
Sustainable Cities and Regions |
Ryan Walker |
GEOG 342.3 |
MWF 9:30-10:20 |
Community Planning in Canada |
Avi Akkerman |
GEOG 346.3 |
MWF 10:30-11:20 |
Introduction to Urban Design |
Avi Akkerman |
ECON 348.3 |
TR 11:30-12:50 |
Urban Economics |
Donald Gilchrist |
ECON 349.3 |
TR 10:00-11:20 |
Regional Economic Models and Methods |
Larry St. Louis |
RUP 390.3 |
W 1:30-4:20 |
Research and Field Methods in Planning |
Jill Gunn |
RUP 495.3 |
T 7:00-9:50PM |
Professional Planning Practice |
Glen Grismer |
SOC 204.3 |
MWF 11:30-12:20 |
Rural Sociology |
Michael Gertler |
POLS 306.3 |
T 2:30-4:50 |
Local Government |
To be announced |
Term 2:
| GEOG 240.3 |
MWF 11:30-12:20 |
Sustainable Cities and Regions |
Bob Patrick |
| GEOG 341.3 |
TR 10:00-11:20 |
Urban Planning and Geography |
Ryan Walker |
GEOG 343.2
|
T 7-9:50PM |
Legal Issues in Planning |
To be announced |
GEOG 442.3 |
TR 1:00-2:20 |
Sustainable Land Use Planning |
Bob Patrick |
GEOG 446.3 |
M 6-8:50PM |
Advanced Urban Design |
Jeanna South |
RUP 395.3 |
TR 11:30-12:50 |
Planning History and Theory |
Jill Gunn |
RUP 490.3 |
TR 2:30-3:50 |
Applied Planning Project |
Bob Patrick |
SOC 206.3 |
MWF 10:30-11:20 |
Community |
Michael Gertler |
Information for Prospective Students
1. Who can take the Regional & Urban Planning (RUP) Program?
The RUP program is offered by the Department of Geography and Planning. Any student admitted to the College of Arts and Science can be in the RUP program, simply by choosing to major in RUP and taking the required courses (see http://www.usask.ca/calendar/arts&science). You can declare this major in Year 2 by going to the Undergraduate Office (Arts 265). However, to continue taking courses and eventually graduate with a degree in Regional & Urban Planning, you will have to meet the Promotion and Graduation standards of the College of Arts & Science (see Guides & Procedures at http://artsandscience.usask.ca/students/academics/ ).
2. Do I need a certain average to get into the Program?
No, you do not need to have a certain average, and there is no special application or acceptance procedure for the RUP program. However, like all Arts & Science students, you must meet the Promotion and Graduation standards of the College to continue in your program (see above).
General Information on Advising and Courses
3. What courses should I take?
The courses that are required in RUP are listed in the University of Saskatchewan Course Calendar (see http://www.usask.ca/calendar/arts&science). You should follow the program that is in place in the year you start the program or declare your major. If you have questions about any changes that are made to program requirements, contact the Undergraduate office (Arts 265).
In March and April, the Departments offer Spring advising. You should make an advising appointment every Spring to determine what courses you have left to take, so you can organize your upcoming year. This also is a good opportunity to discuss your progress up to that point, and ask any special questions you may have.
4. When are the courses offered?
Some senior level GEOG and RUP courses are only offered once in the academic year (September -April). In the spring, you can check the online Course Offerings for both terms through PAWS (or go to students.usask.ca) to determine your schedule for the next year. Obtaining Spring advising will also help you find out more about the upcoming year’s schedule.
Note: It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Calendar and/or obtain advising to apprise him or herself of the program requirements and class schedule. This is important so as to avoid scheduling conflicts or problems in the final years of the program.
5. Can I take Spring/Summer classes?
Students can most definitely take courses in the Spring and Summer, it is a great way to get credits and possibly finish early. Such courses would likely be prerequisites, or electives needed to fill requirements, as most RUP or GEOG courses that are specific to the RUP program are only offered in the regular session (September - April).
Note that Spring and Summer courses do count towards your academic average. Consult with the Undergraduate Office (Arts 265) for more information on your average. For information on Student Loans during the Spring and Summer, contact Student Central (966-1212).
6. Who should I contact if I have questions about the program?
Email contact.rup@artsandscience.usask.ca, or see the People link on this site.
7. Who should I contact for academic advising?
At any time during the year, you can phone 966-4231 for more information, or email contact.rup@artsandscience.usask.ca, or student-advice@artsandscience.usask.ca to set up an appointment. Due to high volume, there may be a wait for advising of up to a few weeks, depending on availability. Spring Advising is done on a sign-up basis only and begins in March.
