2013 Fall

• GEOG 100-001 INTRO TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
  Introduction to the variable human character of the earth. Contemporary world problems such as population, growth, economic development, urbanization, resource utilization and human alteration of the natural environment are examined from a locational perspective. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).

• GEOG 100-002 INTRO TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
  Introduction to the variable human character of the earth. Contemporary world problems such as population, growth, economic development, urbanization, resource utilization and human alteration of the natural environment are examined from a locational perspective. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).

• GEOG 308-001 PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING
  Analysis of the theory and practice of planning at various spatial levels (local, regional, state and federal). Emphasis on planning processes, responsibilities of professional planners, and detailed examination of contemporary issues like control of sprawl and coastal zone management. Cannot receive credit for both GEOG 208 and GEOG 308. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Three hours per week.

• GEOG 402-001 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
  Translation of responsible environmental policies and principles into practical land-use regulations and local and regional planning tools. Emphasis on the landscape and land-use dimensions of environmental planning. Prerequisite: GEOG 308 or consent of instructor. Three hours per week including three one-day field trips.

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Article(s)

Ali, A. K. 
(2008). 
Greenbelts to contain urban growth in Ontario, Canada: Promises & prospects. 
Journal of Planning Practice & Research, 
23(4), 
533-548. 
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Ali, A. K. 
(2007). 
Understanding local planning agency power in Florida. 
Journal of Architectural & Planning Research, 
24(4), 
325-337. 
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Alil, A. K. & Doan, P. L. 
(2006). 
A survey of undergraduate course syllabi and a hybrid course on global urban topics. 
Journal of Planning Education & Research, 
26(2), 
222-236. 
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Book(s)

Ali, A.K. (2011). Understanding decentralization: Local power over decision-making for comprehensive planning. Saarbrucken, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing.
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Book Chapters

Ziegler,D., Stewart, D.J., & Ali, A.K. (2012). Cities of the greater Middle East.. S.D. Braun, D.J. Ziegler, & M. Hays-Mitchell (Eds.), Cities of the World Regional Development, 5th ed. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
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• PACE, Political Science Host Discussion on Egypt Monday, February 21
  Wednesday, February 16, 2011
• Henson School Hosts 'Smart Growth Day' April 28
  Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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