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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PLANNING

Problems arising from man-environment interaction are
among the most difficult challenges facing advanced in-
dustrial societies in the final decades of the 20th century,
As these issues are becoming better understood, environ- -
mental quality control is emerging as a legitimate focus for
public policy and planning. Thus, it is essential that planners
and those in related professions develop some degree of eco-
logical insight as part of a more comprehensive approach to
planning human environments. This course is intended to
introduce some basic theoretical and practical concepts of
ecology to planners who are interested in developing an eco-
logical overview rejevant to the planning process.

8 Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. beginning February 3, 1972.
Location to be announced upon registration.

FEE: $65.00, P.ILB.C. members $32 .50*

*This fee differential exists because P.1.B.C. has Supplied a per capita grant-
in-aid from its membership fee fund to encourage its members to participate
in the continuing education program.

Fee includes all lecture outlines, case materials, etc.

INSTRUCTOR: William E. Rees, Assistant Professor, School of Community
& Regional Planning, U.B.C. Professor Rees is the “Resid-
ent Ecologist" at the School of Community & Regional Pi: xning.
A graduate of the Life Science Program at the University of
Toronto, he subsequently pursued doctoral studies on the
ecology of sub-arctic bird populations. Increasing concern -
for the consequences of man-environment interactions led to
his appointment to the School of Pl anning, where he has taught
Since 1969.

The following outline is intended to express the scope of the course. Obviously,
each area cannot be given equal attention and some will scarcely be touched upon,
It is important for participants to read specified materials which relate to the
main foci of the series. ; ;

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The Nature of Natural Environment

components of the physical cheinical and biotic environment
organic response to the non-living environment (tehavioural,
psychological, physiological and evolutionary)

Ecological Principles Relevant to Resource Management and
Planning

community, habitat and concept of ecosystems

energy and material flow through ecosystems
biogeochemical cycles

diversity and stability ootions

The Impact of Man and Human Perception of Environment
population growth, urbanization and technology

- evolutionary and historical perspectives

= perception and adaptability

4, Ecological Considerations in Regional Resource Planning

- environmental resource analysis

- environmental quality criteria ;

.< the ecological basis for land-use planning

- integrated resource management (B.C. Case Studies) :

Those pre-registering for the course will be sent some required readings in order
to ensure that everyone begins on at least the same level of understanding of eco-
logical princigles. Throughout the course, readings will be given to the particip-
ants. These will act as a basis for following lectures and discussions.

REGISTRATION FORM - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PLANNING - CP 18
Fee: $65.00; P.1.B.C. members $32.50; Deposit $20.00

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For advanced registration, please send $20.00 deposit. Please make cheque payable
to The University of British Columbia and mail, together with registration form 0: 3
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