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Urban Environmental Policy and Planning (ABPL90341)
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 1
John Stone
Judy Bush
Sareh Moosavi
Overview
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The subject covers the essential science needed to understand the impacts of urbanisation on the environment, describes environmental policy and governance from the global to the local levels, and then provides case studies of environmental planning issues and responses. Topics such as urban water management, urban greening and urban biodiversity are presented and discussed in an integrated manner addressing technology, design and governance.
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand the scientific backdrop to climate change
- Understand environmental policy relevant to cities and urban change
- Familiarity with urban environmental planning initiatives
- Be able to contribute to urban environmental planning policies and plans
Generic skills
• Teamwork
• Environmental policy and governance
• Ability to anticipate and plan for urban environmental change
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
This subject is available to students from any disciplinary background and each brings a particular contribution. It is desirable that students complete ABPL90064 Planning Urban Sustainability before undertaking this subject.
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
- A 2,000 word report (concise format) developed by a 4-person group (1000 words equivalent per student), due week 7, 30%;
- Individual study report, 1500 words due Week 10, 30%;
- Individual student essay or design (equivalent to 2500 words), due end of semester, 40%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator John Stone Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 1x 3 hour lecture per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
John Stone
Judy Bush
Sareh Moosavi
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
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- 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