In this subject you will develop a comprehensive understanding of natural environmental considerations when planning for regional scale projects. You will undertake planning studio work which will illustrate planning as a process of broader policy framing with a special focus on the spatial manifestation of environmental features and how they … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject you will develop a comprehensive understanding of natural environmental considerations when planning for regional scale projects. You will undertake planning studio work which will illustrate planning as a process of broader policy framing with a special focus on the spatial manifestation of environmental features and how they relate to place/s. You will grapple with key environmental challenges and address them through statutory and strategic planning perspectives. Topics covered include natural resources, watersheds and catchments.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Identify and assess environmental characteristics that influence regions and their development and how they can be addressed while planning regional settlements
2.
Identify features of environmental continuity that need to be considered in strategic and statutory regional planning
3.
Communicate specialist knowledge of environmental impact assessments at the regional level for integration into spatial planning and translation into sustainable regional development.
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Communicate environmental plans through effective oral and written presentation
