Courses & Units
Planning and Managing for Sustainable Systems KGA514
Introduction
This unit develops an understanding of how instruments of power and organisation can be shaped through effective planning and management, to foster sustainable systems of production and consumption. We begin our journey by examining the concept and interpretations of sustainable systems, the challenges facing socio-ecological sustainability (with a political ecology lens) and their implications on planning and management professions. With this context set, we study the components, instruments and approaches through a typical management cycle, with emphasis on the role of regulatory, economic and voluntary instruments and their implementation through governance structures and processes. We use this background to critically analyse a range of production and consumption systems to formulate adaptive solutions. Key themes include the roles of information and community engagement, responses to natural hazards, and working with natural capital. The unit uses advances in cognitive sciences, systems studies and resilience thinking in our understanding of production and consumption systems and identifying leverage points for improving sustainability at varying spatial and temporal scales. A mid-semester workshop provides a platform for collaborative experiential learning through case and problem-based exercises.
Summary
| Unit name | Planning and Managing for Sustainable Systems |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGA514 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Vishnu Prahalad |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- examine the need for and the role of sustainable systems in addressing a wide range of human development issues concerning the production and consumption of natural resources, and evaluate the implications for environmental planning and management professions while envisaging your role in its practice
- explain the challenges and complexities involved in planning and managing for sustainable systems, critically analyse the range of management options available and demonstrate the ability to formulate adaptive solutions;
- appraise the effectiveness of different sustainable systems in a variety of case studies at varying spatial and temporal scales, and communicate constructively to promote equity, integrity and scientific rigour in applying and adapting tools to diverse contexts;
- demonstrate advanced academic and professional skills including critical analysis, essay writing, literature-based research, sophisticated debate, project organisation, teamwork and group management, oral presentation, and offering/receiving feedback.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshops (4 hours per week over 13 weeks); 2-day student conference and charette field trip. |
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| Assessment | Student Conference (20%)|Charette (scenario exercise) participation and presentation (20%)|4000-word Essay (40%)|Class Participation (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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