5659 (v.4) Planning Issues 512

Area:

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Seminar:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An introduction to the history of rural development and contemporary issues facing rural communities in Australia, and in particular Western Australia. Having identified key issues, the unit examines strategic planning and management solutions for a more sustainable future.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have developed an understanding of issues facing rural Australia and in particular rural Western Australia. Developed an understanding of management responses to rural issues. Fostered self directed learning and further developed skills to analyse and share knowledge.

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:

Conacher, A. and J. (1983), Rural Land Degradation in Australia. Melbourne, Oxford University. Sorenson, T. and Epps, R. (eds.) (1993), Prospects and Policies for Rural Australia. Melbourne, Longman Cheshire. Western Australia. (1995), State Planning Strategy (discussion papers). Perth, Western Australia Planning Commission. Western Australia. (1996), State Planning Strategy. Perth, Western Australia Planning Commission. Western Australia. (1996), WA 2029: Stage II. Perth, Department of Commerce and Trade. Western Australia. (1996), Regional Development Strategies. Perth, Department of Commerce and Trade.

Unit Texts:

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Issues paper 30%, Management strategy 40%, Presentation of issues paper 10%, Seminar contributions 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y