Unit Set Information

Environmental and Physical Planning Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code MAAABQ

This major is recommended for students wishing to focus their studies and career on environmental planning and sustainability in the planning or urban/regional development sectors of the economy. It provides students with an understanding of responsible and sustainable development, which meets the needs and interests of society while maintaining the integrity of the natural environment.

Disclaimer

This unit set 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. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup, Mount Lawley

Related Careers

Environmental Planner, Urban Planner, Town Planner, Statutory Planner, Transport Planner, Regional Planner

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1185Ecology15
SCI3301Catchment Health and Management15
SCM3203Environmental Impact Assessment15
ACS2122Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment15
PLN3630Environmental Planning15
ECF3603Environmental Economics15
Plus 2 units from:
CMM1107 ^Creative Thinking15
FBL3501 ^Business Practicum15
GEO3123 ^Physical Geography: Landforms and Landscapes15
GEO3124 ^A Planet Transformed: Biogeography, Ecology and Conservation15
GEO3127 ^People and Global Environmental Issues15
MAN2610 ^Managing for Sustainability15
MAT1184 ^Problem Solving and Modelling15
MAT2440 ^Time Series Forecasting15
SCI1181 ^Managing the Environment15
SCI1186 ^Understanding Pollution15
SCM2104 ^Geographical Information Systems15

Note: Students will need to check they have completed the pre-requisites for units in this major.

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

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Unit Set Information

Environmental and Physical Planning Major

Effective from 01-JUL-2015 : Code MAAABQ

This major is recommended for students wishing to focus their studies and career on environmental planning and sustainability in the planning or urban/regional development sectors of the economy. It provides students with an understanding of responsible and sustainable development, which meets the needs and interests of society while maintaining the integrity of the natural environment.

Disclaimer

This unit set 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. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup, Mount Lawley

Work Experience Option

Students in this unit set have the opportunity to seek a Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner.

Duty of care

Students must participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing work placement including documentation and risk management.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours. Host organisations may require students to attend work after hours and on the weekends.

Prerequisites

No

Application process

Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview.

Professional practice rules

Students must participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing work placement including documentation and risk management.

Related Careers

Environmental Planner, Urban Planner, Town Planner, Statutory Planner, Transport Planner, Regional Planner

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1185Ecology15
SCI3301Catchment Health and Management15
SCM3203Environmental Impact Assessment15
ACS2122Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment15
PLN3630Environmental Planning15
ECF3603Environmental Economics15
Plus 2 units from:
PLN3616 ^Planning Study Tour15
CMM1107 ^Creative Thinking15
FBL3501 ^Business Practicum15
MAN2610 ^Managing for Sustainability15
MAT1184 ^Problem Solving and Modelling15
MAT2440 ^Time Series Forecasting15
SCI1193 ^Introduction to Environmental Science15
SCI1186 ^Understanding Pollution15
SCM2104 ^Geographical Information Systems15

Note: Students will need to check they have completed the pre-requisites for units in this major.

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

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