Course Title: PLAN 2007 Population Data Analysis for PlanningCourse Description:The course aims to develop students’ skills in identifying, processing, and analyzing population data such as Canadian Population Census, using Halifax and Nova Scotia as case studies. Through various assignments, students will learn to work and draw conclusions about distributions of key population characteristics—such as population and dwelling densities, age group distribution, and socioeconomic conditions—in and across communities. Weekly laboratory exercises will introduce how some of the key geographic and demographic concepts and methods can be applied in planning research, using actual data. The analysis will pay attention to differences across rural, suburban and urban neighborhoods and communities, allowing the students to critically think about the implication in planning decision making.Objectives:• Demonstrate basic understanding of theoretical concepts related to population trends and social factors represented in common population data and indicators;• Apply basic population geographic and demographic datasets and analysis methods;• Interpret spatial and temporal phenomena within and across communities through case studies;• Recognize various inequalities in assets and vulnerabilities across communities; and• Apply GIS and infographics to communicate data interpretations to community and professional audience.

Serving as a teaching assistant (TA) for the following courses: - CIVL 4250: HIGHWAY ENGINEERING - CIVL 4200: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - CIVL 4111: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - CIVL 3705: MECHANICS OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS - CIVL 3830: SURVEYING & APPLIED GEOMATICS - CIVL 3300: HYDRAULICS - CIVL 3200: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING - MINE 2200: GEOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS - ENGI 1103: ENGINEERING DESIGN I - CPST 1103: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS I - CPST 1203: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS II - CPST 3030: ENGINEERING IN SOCIETY