PLANNING 7029 - Planning Professional Practice
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PLANNING 7029 Course Planning Professional Practice Coordinating Unit School of Architecture and Built Environment Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Restrictions Available to M Plan, M Plan (UD) and M EP&M students only Assessment assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Jon Kellett
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
The course will run in two streams, one looking at Planning Policy and Practice, the second at Planning Law. Teaching sessions take place on Mondays 10-1.00 and 2 -5.00. The first session of the semester will be on Monday 28th July at 2.00 in the Forum Theatre. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students will be able to:- Critically review different types of planning system
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the South Australian statutory planning system
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of South Australian planning law
- Analyse current planning policy issues and propose amendments
- Analyse development applications and make recommendations
- Prepare development assessment reports
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,4,6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 4,5,6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1,6 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 4,6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 4 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 5,6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 5,6 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Classroom sessions will consist of lectures and tutorialsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The course is divided into two parts, namely Planning Policy and Practice and secondly Planning Law. The Law section will commence in week 5 and run on Monday afternoons until the end of semester. There are assessed items related to each of the two major components of the course.The Policy and Practice sessions will commence in week one, initially on Monday afternoons and later on Monday mornings. All sessions are timetabled for three hours.Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Policy Law Week 1 Planning systems Week 2 The development process Week 3 Policy and regulation Week 4 Overview of SA system Week 5 Legal and Admin frameworks Law commences Week 6 Development plans Law TBA Week 7 Dealing with development applications Law TBA Week 8 Planning reform Law TBA Week 9 Public holiday Week 10 Appeals and enforcement Law TBA Week 11 Law TBA Week 12 Law TBA -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Assignment 1: Comparing planning systems (1000 words) Summative Friday Week 5
15% 1 Assignment 2: DA Report (1500 words) Summative Friday Week 9 30% 2,5,6 Assignment 3: Law Summative friday Week 8 20% 2,3 Assignment 4: Law Summative Friday Week12 20% 2,3 Portfolio exercises
( 1000 words)Formative In weekly tutorials 15% 2,3,4,5 Assessment Detail
Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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