307907 (v.1) Employment and Economic Development 211

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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:	The importance of employment planning in an integrated approach to urban and regional planning and development at local, regional and state levels. Addresses the common ground, tensions and points of difference between urban and regional planning and economic development. Enables students to contribute skills and techniques towards practice and research in employment planning and economic development.
Unit Outcomes:	Upon completion of this unit students will have developed a working knowledge of definitions, theories, principles, techniques and processes, physical planning issues, responsibilities, and case studies for local, community, regional, state, national, international and global economic development. Developed an understanding of economic development and sustainability (limits to growth etc). Developed an understanding of employment data sources including population census data (occupation categories, industry types, journey to work, unemployment, and activity rates), census of of industry data, retail census data, employment and land use or infrastructure information, and special surveys. Gained knowledge of employment analysis (economic base theory, location quotients, shift share analysis, employment ratios and balance between resident numbers and jobs). Developed an understanding of employment projections and targets, employment and economic development potential (competitive advantage), and activity allocation models and employment planning.
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:	Bell, S. and Head, B., (1994). State, Economy and Public Policy in Australia. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Blakely, E. J. and Bowman, K., (1986). Taking Local Development Initiatives: A Guide to Economic and Employment Development for Local Authorities. Melbourne, A.I.U.S. Bracken, I., (1981). Urban Planning Methods - Research and Policy Analysis. London, Methen. Castells, M. and Hall, P.(1994). Technopoles of the World : The Making of 21st Century Industrial Complexes. London, Routledge. DPUD, (1992). Opportunities and Constraints to the Development of Regional Centres. State Planning Strategy Discussion, Paper Number 8. Perth, DPUD. Harvey, D., (1989). The Condition of Postmodernity. Oxford, Blackwell. Healey, P., Purdoe, M. and Ennis, F., (1993). Gains from Planning? Dealing with the Impacts of Development. York, Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Stilwell, F., (1993). Reshaping Australia - Urban Problems and Policies. Sydney, Pluto Press.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Tutorial project 10%, Tutorial essay 25%, Essay proof reading 5%, Participation 20%, Examination 40%. This is a grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y