Unit Set Information

Sustainable Planning Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code MABUVH

This major is recommended for students wishing to focus on how urban and regional planning can influence the sustainability of built and natural environments. It provides students with an understanding of how the principles and practices of sustainability are incorporated in urban and regional planning systems in Australia. It includes concepts of environmental planning, sustainable transport, and the influence of urban design on sustainable built environments.

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
Online

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF3603Environmental Economics15
ACS3133Aboriginal Communities15
PLN3630Environmental Planning15
SCI3453Sustainable Natural Resource Management15
SCM3203Environmental Impact Assessment15
Plus 3 units from:
FBL3501 ^Business Practicum15
PLN1600 ^Foundations of Planning15
PLN2600 ^Contemporary Planning15
PLN2601 ^Principles of Urban Design15
PLN2605 ^The Practice of Planning15
PLN3606 ^Urban Planning for Health15
PLN3607 ^Transport Planning15
PLN3609 ^Heritage Planning15
PLN3623 ^Urban Design Case Study15

^ 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

Sustainable Planning Major

Effective from 01-JUL-2015 : Code MABUVH

This major is recommended for students wishing to focus on how urban and regional planning can influence the sustainability of built and natural environments. It provides students with an understanding of how the principles and practices of sustainability are incorporated in urban and regional planning systems in Australia. It includes concepts of environmental planning, sustainable transport, and the influence of urban design on sustainable built environments.

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
Online

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.

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.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECF3603Environmental Economics15
ACS3133Aboriginal Communities15
PLN3630Environmental Planning15
SCI3453Sustainable Natural Resource Management15
SCM3203Environmental Impact Assessment15
Plus 3 units from:
FBL3501 ^Business Practicum15
PLN1600 ^Foundations of Planning15
PLN2600 ^Contemporary Planning15
PLN2601 ^Principles of Urban Design15
PLN2605 ^The Practice of Planning15
PLN3606 ^Urban Planning for Health15
PLN3607 ^Transport Planning15
PLN3609 ^Heritage Planning15
PLN3623 ^Urban Design Case Study15
PLN3616 ^Planning Study Tour15

^ 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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