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GEPL328 Advanced Planning Principles

Updated: 23 November 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
12 April 2010 14 April 2010 Non-Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites GEPL320 and 12cp
Co-requisites None
Restrictions GEPL528
Notes None
Combined Units GEPL528 - Advanced Planning Principles
Coordinator(s) Paul McFarland (pmcfarla@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

In this unit, students learn about the manner in which regulatory theory, powers and duties and ethics apply to a core area of professional practice, Development Control. It enables better understanding of the regulatory framework and the decision-making process within which planners operate. It brings together theoretical, jurisdictional, design and communication aspects of planning in applied settings. Learning is facilitated through group discussion, unit readings, assessment tasks and on-line media. A non-mandatory intensive school is held for this unit.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 25% On/Off Campus 1000
Assessment Notes
Legislative framework and policy development.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1-4, 6, 7
Assignment 2 25% On/Off Campus 1000
Assessment Notes
Ethics and Practice
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1-4, 6, 7
Assignment 3 40% On/Off Campus 2000
Assessment Notes
Planning Implementation
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1-4, 6, 7
Assignment 4 10% On Campus
Assessment Notes
Tutorial Presentation
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-5, 7, 8
Assignment 4 10% Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Online participation - assessed responses to module content
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-5, 7, 8

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. discuss contemporary planning practice principles and theoretical frameworks;
  2. demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural, ethical, economic and legal issues relating to planning practice and development control;
  3. communicate effectively and competently the relationship between theory and practice in the field of planning and development control;
  4. show an understanding of the regulatory framework and decision-making process within which planners operate;
  5. implement a range of skills applicable to planning practice in the area of development control.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline of planning will be taught through lectures and tutorials. It will be assessed in all assessment tasks. The knowledge gained will be appropriate to the professional context and will be utilised in addressing planning specific tasks. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on their assessment tasks and in the tutorial participation component of the course either in class or online. Students will be assessed on the style and clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practice their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks and communicate effectively and confidently in oral and in written and graphical forms. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will be encouraged through the content of this unit to come to an understanding of the manner in which global contexts apply to planning processes in relevant contexts. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be taught how to and be assessed on their ability to locate, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources in an appropriate manner during the completion of their assessment tasks. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The study of planning will encourage students to develop, practice and apply intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills to everyday life issues. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to critically analyse problems relating to planning and formulate possible solutions as part of their assessment tasks. Students will be required to work out how to address the problem and where the most appropriate material is to answer it. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will be advised of their responsibility and encouraged to come to appreciate the importance of ethical action, especially in professional practice as it applies in the field of planning. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will practice their teamwork skills through participating in tutorials, or online discussions. Students will be required to work collaboratively and respect the values and contributions of others. 		True True True
   

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