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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Issues paper 30%, Management strategy 40%, Presentation of issues paper 10%, Seminar contributions 20%. This is by 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 2 | Y | 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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