Postgraduate CUR-URP540-2018

Introduction to Planning

Map the origin and evolution of urban and regional planning.Draft arguments about the planning system's strengths and weaknesses. Evaluate real-world documents. Direct your theoretical research towards areas like transport, retail and rural planning.

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

28 May 2018
26 Nov 2018

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University ranking

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

describe the evolution of the planning system in Australia and internationally
explain and critically evaluate current planning and development practices, processes and outcomes
explain and discuss the institutional structure within which plans are generated, approved and implemented
critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the planning and development system
demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism, paraphrasing and the principles of Academic Integrity.

Topics covered

Topics
- Introduction to Planning
- Planning Ethics and Theory
- History of Planning in WA
- Suburban planning and subdivision control
- Local planning
- Metropolitan planning
- Transport planning
- Retail planning and commercial development
- Urban design
- Regional planning
- Rural planning
- Overview of planning
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Leacture capture
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online Materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Others

This subject is a prerequisite for other subjects and must be taken prior to URP560 Integrated Plan Making and URP570 Planning Dissertation Preparation

Special requirements

EquipmentDetails - Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone

Description

This subject was previously known as Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning.

The subject will cover the origin, evolution, and strengths and weaknesses of the planning system. Operation of the current planning and development system including evaluation of planning documentation and the ethics of planning practice.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Invigilated Exam (30%)
Exercises (30%)
Portfolio (40%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate in Development Planning

Postgraduate

Master of Urban and Regional Planning

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