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7643 (v.6) Environmental Planning 111


 

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:

Introduction to the broad environmental issues (air, land, water) in the context of the Swan Coastal Plain.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have developed an understanding of the state of the environment (sustainability, biodiversity), physical characteristics of Swan Coastal Plain (geology, soils, vegetation, hydrology) and human response involvingthe Swan Coastal Plain. Developed an understanding of air pollution, global warming, water pollution, land degradation, planning for environmental protection, and sustainable indicators and development 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:

Brotchie et al. (1999). East West Perspectives on 21st Century Urban Development. Aldershot, Ashgate. Higham, A. and Wallis, R., (1995). Integrated Catchment: A Discussion Paper for the Australian Water and Wastewater Association. Perth, Office of Catchment Management. Newman, P. and Kenworthy, J., (1999). Sustainability and Cities. Washington DC, Island Press. Seddon, G., (1972). Sense of Place: A Response to the Environment of the Swan Coastal Plain Western Australia. Nedlands, University of Western Australia Press. Singleton, J., (1992). Environmental Planning on the Swan Coastal Plain in Hedgcock, D. and Yiftachel, O., eds.(1992) Urban and Regional Planning in Western Australia: Historical and Critical Perspectives. Perth, Paradigm Press. Western Australian Planning Commission, (2000). Perth's Bushplan, Volume 1 and Volume 2. Western Australia, Government of Western Australia.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Workbook 30%, Journal 30%, Examination 40%.This is a grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

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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