PLAN 205 - Spatial and Demographic Analysis in Planning

This course focuses on spatial and demographic foundations and analytic approaches used in planning. Students will learn about basic concepts in demography, drivers of population change, as well as techniques for population forecasting and projections. Students will also develop their understanding of the types of spatial data, the foundations of visualizing spatial data, and basic cartography. The course will provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge to the collection and analysis of demographic and spatial data relevant to local planning issues.