Introduction to Transport and Land Use (ABPL90077)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject was formerly called Transportation, Land Use and Urban Form
This subject examines the linkages between transport systems and the growth and form of urban regions. It introduces the theories linking transport systems to the urban footprint, and reviews some empirical analysis of those theories. The subject also traces the evolution of theories connecting transport and land use as they have evolved over time. The timeline of this subject begins in the 1950s and extends to the present.
This subject also introduces some of the tools used to evaluate and manage land use and transport systems, introduces strategies for integrated transport and land use planning, and examines empirical evaluations of these strategies. Major debates in the topic area are addressed. The subject develops students’ ability to apply and critically analyse the theories, tools, and strategies used in transport and land use planning, and to propose alternatives and innovations to those strategies.
This subject is taught in a seminar format. The format will include two hours of weekly guided discussion during which students are expected to have prepared to discuss several readings. There is also a one-hour lecture in which major skills-based topics are explained. These include accessibility modeling, the four-step transport model, and benefit-cost analysis.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this unit the student should be able to:
- Understand the origins of current ideas about transport and land use planning;
- Demonstrate familiarity with established and emerging knowledge on how transport planning impacts land use systems and, likewise, how land use planning can impact transport systems;
- Evaluate and critically analyse current urban transportation policies and plans in Australia and internationally with an awareness of general land use, social and environmental impacts;
- Synthesise key theoretical concepts, ideas and arguments on the range of impacts transportation planning has on land use, social equity, the environment and public health.
Generic skills
- Apply generic theories to specific examples.
- Apply independent thought and reflection (in both written and verbal expression).
- Evaluate relevant issues and policy responses.
- Apply knowledge gained from lectures, readings and discussions to observations made in the field.
- Work effectively as a group member, making valuable contributions to group discussions and group projects.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
705-218 (ABPL20015) Transport and Land Use Planning (UG)
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
- Blog, 500 words, due week 3, 10%;
- A field paper which consists of a first draft, 1000 words (hurdle requirement) due week 6 which contributes to a final submission of 2500 words, due week 12, 50%;
- 5 minute presentation of the field paper, 500 words, due weeks 11 or 12, 10%;
- Annotated bibliography of required readings and additional readings, due throughout the semester, assessed fortnightly, 1500 words, 20%;
- Seminar participation: participation will be assessed by attendance in seminars and engagement in reading discussions and activities (10%).
Hurdle requirement: Attendance at least 75% of seminars /studio classes.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jennifer Day Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour studio (tutorial) per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022