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307907 (v.1) Employment and Economic Development 211
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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Tutorial project 10%, Tutorial essay 25%, Essay proof reading 5%, Participation 20%, Examination 40%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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