307895 (v.1) Introduction to Planning 111

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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.
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 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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y