Online Courses Handbook 2003

153899 v.2 Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning)

Introduction
This course provides the background for those entering the urban and regional planning profession. It is the only course in Western Australia accredited by the Royal Australian Planning Institute. The distinguishing characteristic of this course is the use of interdisciplinary knowledge and techniques in addressing environmental, social and design issues concerning the community. It is now widely accepted that successful human settlements must be properly planned and a range of statutory and non-statutory controls exist at all levels of government to protect the public interest in the development process. The involvement of individuals and community groups in the preparation and implementation of plans is now considered vital to successful development outcomes.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note
Students who have completed the first three years of the Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning) at Curtin with a course weighted average of not less than 70 per cent in the previous two semesters of equivalent full-time study and with at least 65per cent in Planning Report 312 would be eligible for entry into the honours stream.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning will be assessed on an individual basis. Graduates from other disciplines wishing to gain a professional qualification in urban and regional planning will be required to complete the final year of the coursein addition to bridging studies of up to one year duration dependent upon previous qualifications and experience.

Duration and Availability
The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The final year of study is available on an external basis.

Professional Recognition
The course is recognised by the Royal Australian Planning Institute as fulfilling the educational requirements for membership of this institute.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

12717 v.2 Planning Analysis 111 4.0 25.0

12718 v.2 Planning History 111 2.0 12.5

12719 v.2 Planning and Design 111 2.0 12.5

12720 v.2 Planning Techniques 111 4.0 25.0

12755 v.2 Governance 111 2.0 12.5

7580 v.5 Communication Principles 111 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12721 v.2 Planning Analysis 112 4.0 25.0

12722 v.2 Planning Systems 112 2.0 12.5

12723 v.2 Society and Culture 112 2.0 12.5

12724 v.2 Planning Techniques 112 4.0 25.0

7643 v.5 Environmental Planning 112 2.0 12.5

7676 v.7 Planning Economics 112 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10631 v.2 Planning Minor Studies 211 2.0 12.5

12725 v.2 Urban Economic Policy 211 2.0 12.5

12726 v.2 Computers in Planning 211 2.0 12.5

12727 v.2 Local Planning Practice 211 4.0 25.0

12728 v.2 Local Planning Principles 211 4.0 25.0

12729 v.2 Participation and Negotiation 212 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10632 v.2 Planning Minor Studies 212 2.0 12.5

12730 v.2 Transport and Infrastructure 212 2.0 12.5

12731 v.2 Urban Design Practice 212 4.0 25.0

12732 v.2 Urban Design Principles 212 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

10635 v.2 Planning Minor Studies 311 2.0 12.5

12733 v.2 Regional Planning Practice 311 4.0 25.0

12734 v.2 Regional Planning Principles 311 4.0 25.0

12735 v.2 Program Planning and Evaluation 311 4.0 25.0

9605 v.6 Planning Report Preparation 311 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12736 v.2 Policy Planning and Implementation 312 4.0 25.0

12737 v.2 Policy Planning Principles 312 4.0 25.0

7668 v.6 Planning Report 312 1.0 50.0

100.0

Year 4

304161 v.2 Urban and Regional Planning Fourth Year Stream 200.0

OR

304163 v.2 Honours Urban and Regional Planning Stream 200.0

200.0