12724 (v.3) Planning Techniques 112

Area:

Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Studio:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Group dynamics, consensus development, facilitation skills, role playing. Social survey techniques, forecasting, conceptual modelling, projections.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have been equipped with the basic communication skills demanded in professional practice. Gained an understanding of the range of social survey techniques, their application and potential shortcomings.Gained experience in designing, conducting and analysing questionnaire surveys. Examined the application of forecasting techniques for population and land use.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Lee, C. (1973), Models of Planning: An introduction to the use of quantitative models in planning. Oxford, Pergamon Press. Quade, E.S. (1989), Analysis for Public Decisions (third edition). New York, Elsevier. Roberts, M. (1974), An Introduction to Town Planning Techniques. London, Hutchinson. Chadwick, B.A. (1984), Social Science Research Methods. New York, Prentice Hall. De Vaus, D.A. (1995), Surveys in Social Research. New York, Allen and Unwin. Berdie, D. and Anderson, J. (1986), Questionnaires Design and Use, Chapter 4, Questionnaire Design. New York, Scarecrow Press. Foddy, W. (1993), Constructing Questions for Interviews and Questionnaires. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 Population forecasting 20%, Assignment 2 Communication skills 20%, Assignment 3 Survey design and analysis 30%, Exam 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Not Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

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