12720 (v.3) Planning Techniques 111

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Area:	Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Studio:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	An introduction to the meaning and purpose of planning. Description of the evolution of planning thought and practice. Explanation of the characteristics of the planning system of Western Australia.
Unit Outcomes:	Upon completion of this unit students will have developed an understanding of the origins of planning (philosophy and purpose), the evolution of planning in Western Australia and current planning in Western Australia. Gained understanding of subdivision, suburban, local, metropolitan and non metropolitan planning. Developed an understanding of transport and rural planning, and urban design.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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 No. 1. Perth. 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:	Individual reports (2) 40%, Group project 30%, Exam 30%. This is a grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y