Hobart
Introduction
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Unit name | Urban Planning and Design |
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Unit code | KGA521 |
Credit points | 25 |
Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
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Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Evaluate knowledge of the role of planning in colonisation to support the decolonize of contemporary planning practice |
2 | Analyse quantitative, qualitative and spatial data to enable evidence-based urban decision-making |
3 | Critically apply urban design and strategic planning methods and principles to address complex urban problems |
4 | Execute graphic, written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences to contribute to just and equitable urban change |
Fees
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | On-campus students: interactive lectures and workshops (48 hours over 12 weeks), and field trip (8 hours in 1 week); Distance education students: online lectures each week of up to 90 minutes a week weekly online discussions and group work for approximately 2-hrs/week over 13 weeks |
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Assessment | 4,000 word essay (40%), studio practice journal (40%), class participation (20%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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