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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines fundamental principles, strategies and approaches which are used in the various forms of environmental planning. It will focus on sustainable environmental planning with particular reference to the physical, biological and aesthetic qualities of the natural environment. Contemporary approaches to the integration of environmental management and urban planning such as biophilic cities, transit-oriented developments and smart growth will be discussed and critiqued.
Students must pass 1 units from PLN1600
Unit was previously coded SCM3202
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit can be conducted in the on-campus and off-campus mode. On-campus students will attend a weekly lecture and seminar. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions of practical industry case studies of environmental planning with particular emphasis on the role of local, state and national government. The skills of working effectively with others in an environmental planning setting (specifically team work, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical legislative and policy appraisal and analysis, developing design competencies and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised.
This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning where guest lecturers from industry are invited to share experiences, providing students with industry relevant information and opportunities for networking. The unit will also be supported by relevant field trips. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts of the unit and to guide students through development of environmental planning concepts and their applications. Tutorials will allow students to apply environmental planning concepts identified in the lectures in a series of real-world applications. A major project will consolidate learning by requiring students to prepare an environmental planning brief for a real location utilising environmental planning concepts developed in the unit. The major project will be assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both academic and contemporary sources and industry relevance. This assessment item will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, environmental planning skills, critical thinking and develop their written communication and presentation skills.
Extensive use will be made of Blackboard to provide all lecture and other learning materials via this electronic portal. A discussion board will be used to facilitate discussion between teaching staff and students. A range of additional materials such as website links, blogs, group boards, gradebooks etc will be made available where appropriate.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 20% |
| Report | Environmental site analysis | 30% |
| Report | Environmental site plan | 30% |
| Presentation | Oral presentation | 20% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 20% |
| Report | Environmental site analysis | 30% |
| Report | Environmental site plan | 30% |
| Presentation | Recorded presentation | 20% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines fundamental principles, strategies and approaches which are used in the various forms of environmental planning. It will focus on sustainable environmental planning with particular reference to the physical, biological and aesthetic qualities of the natural environment. Contemporary approaches to the integration of environmental management and urban planning such as biophilic cities, transit-oriented developments and smart growth will be discussed and critiqued.
Students must pass 1 units from PLN1600
Unit was previously coded SCM3202
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit can be conducted in the on-campus and off-campus mode. On-campus students will attend a weekly lecture and seminar. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions of practical industry case studies of environmental planning with particular emphasis on the role of local, state and national government. The skills of working effectively with others in an environmental planning setting (specifically team work, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical legislative and policy appraisal and analysis, developing design competencies and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised.
This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning where guest lecturers from industry are invited to share experiences, providing students with industry relevant information and opportunities for networking. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts of the unit and to guide students through development of environmental planning concepts and their applications. Tutorials will allow students to apply environmental planning concepts identified in the lectures in a series of real-world applications. A major project will consolidate learning by requiring students to prepare an environmental planning brief for a real location utilising environmental planning concepts developed in the unit. The major project will be assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both academic and contemporary sources and industry relevance. This assessment item will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, environmental planning skills, critical thinking and develop their written communication skills.
Extensive use will be made of Blackboard to provide all lecture and other learning materials via this electronic portal. A range of additional materials such as website links, blogs, group boards, gradebooks etc will be made available where appropriate.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | 20% |
| Report | Environmental site analysis | 30% |
| Assignment | Environmental site plan application | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay and issues | 20% |
| Report | Environmental site analysis | 30% |
| Report | Environmental site plan application | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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