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Fundamentals of Built Environment Law (ABPL90290)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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An introduction to the principles and legal concepts that apply to the built environment professions and how this law develops and changes. The subject covers:
- the fundamentals of common law;
- liability in tort law for injury or loss caused to other people or their property;
- legally binding contracts, their terms, obligations and breaches. These concepts extend into construction contracts, standard forms of contract, liabilities, litigation and arbitration;
- concepts of property and ownership in Australia. The legal nature of land, improvements, fixtures and chattels, land registration systems and encumbrances. Co-ownership: subdivision, joint tenancy in common. licenses and leases. occupier's liability;
- planning law;
- environmental law;
- intellectual property covering copyright, patents and consultancy issues.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Have a sound general understanding of the principles and legal concepts of common law and tort law;
- Be aware of the different forms of construction contracts and the characteristic features and differences between each;
- Understand the land tenure systems in Australia including ownerships, subdivisions and property leasing arrangements;
- Be familiar with planning and environmental laws, the implementation systems and adoption by the professions;
- Have a basic understanding of ownership rights with respect to intellectual property.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- the capacity to analyse a range of legal environmental frameworks;
- the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection;
- ability to find and apply legal principles within the environment professions.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BLAW10001 | Principles of Business Law |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment equivalent to 1000 words (20%) due in week 8, focussing on the Property law and associated legislation.
- Assignment equivalent to 1000 words (20%) due in week 11, researching different project delivery models and associated legal issues.
- Three hour examination equivalent to 3000 words during the examination period (60%) focussing on a wide range of issues covered during the semester relating to all aspects of the Fundamentals of Built Environment Law. A minimum mark of 40% has to be acieved in the examination in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Valerie Francis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (3 hrs per week, 2 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Comprehensive coursework notes including selected readings provided via the University book room.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Property Course Master of Construction Management Major 300 point Master of Construction Management Major 300 point Master of Property - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022