12734 (v.3) Regional Planning Principles 311
| Area: | Department of Urban and Regional Planning |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Principles and theories of regional planning and development. Issues and research findings on current planning topics with regional significance. Case studies of the approach taken in interstate and overseas locations to these issues. Student presentations, discussions and essays on specialised areas. Structured debates to simulate planning committee decision-making on regional problems. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Developed an understanding of the theories, processes and methods of regional planning. Explored the links between regional planning theory and practice. Analysed the theories of regional development and the objectives of regional planning in the context of national and international influences. Fostered and developed the independence of thought, investigative capacity and analytical skills of students. |
| 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: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | Smith, A.B., (1997, The Planning Process in Practice, (Jones A.B. ed) New York, McGraw Hill Books. Smith A.B., (1997), The Planning Process in Practice, New York, McGraw Hill Books. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 20%, Group assignment 40%, Individual project 40%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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