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Urban Environmental Policy and Planning (ABPL90341)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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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 the following subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90064 | Urban Sustainability and Climate Change |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
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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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A 2,000 word report (concise format) developed by a 4-person group (1000 words equivalent per student)
| Week 7 | 30% |
Individual study report
| Week 10 | 30% |
Individual student essay or design
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Judy Bush Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 1x 3 hour lecture per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
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:
Type Name Major Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Regions Major Tailored Specialisation Major Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Regions Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - Links to additional information
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022