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307895 (v.1) Introduction to Planning 111


 

Area:

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

To introduce the meaning and purpose of planning. Description of the evolution of planning thought and practice. Characteristics of the planning system in Western Australia.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have developed an understanding of the origins of planning (philosophy, purpose), the evolution of planning in Western Australia and the current planning system in Western Australia. Developed an understanding of subdivision and suburban planning, and local, metropolitan, and non-metropolitan planning. Gained understanding of transport and rural planning and urban design.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Department of Planning and Urban Development (DPUD), (1990). Metroplan. Perth. DPUD, (1990). Urban Expansion Policy Statement for the Perth Metropolitan Region. Perth. DPUD, (1991). Metropolitan Centres Policy. Perth. DPUD, (1992). Basic Raw Materials Policy Statement for the Perth Metropolitan Region. Perth. DPUD, (1992). Metropolitan Regional Residential Policy. Perth. State Planning Commission (SPC), (various dates),. Development Control - including subdivision - Policy Manual number 1. Perth, SPC.Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), (1995). Metropolitan Rural Policy. Perth. WAPC, (1995). Bunbury - Wellington Regional Plan. Perth. WAPC, (1996). State Planning Strategy. Perth. WAPC, (1997). Metropolitan Centres Policy. Perth.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Participation 10%, Case study report and presentation 40%, Examination 50%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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