Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Peter Davies
co-convenor
Katherine Dafforn
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEnv or MSc or MEnvEd or MEngMgt or MEnvMgt or MEnvStud or MEnvPlan or MPlan or MSusDev or MWldMgt or MMarScMgt or MSocEntre or GradDipEnv or GradCertEnv or GradCertSusDev or GradDipSusDev or GradCertEnvPlan or MConsBiol or GradDipConsBiol or MEngEnvSafetyEng or MScInnovationEnvSc
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
ENVS7418
ENVS8418 Special Circumstances
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on the issues influencing environmental planning and policy in Australia. It examines contemporary policy and practice affecting areas such as strategic land, biodiversity, water, mining and transport planning. There is a strong emphasis on the development and enhancement of critical analysis and constructive review of plans and policies and the development of practical skills used and required by professionals working in the field of environmental management and planning. The unit includes a field trip where students will learn and apply a range of techniques that are used to develop urban policies and plans. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment Criteria
Assessment at Macquarie University is standards-based, as outlined in the Assessment Policy. This means that your work will be assessed against clear criteria, and these criteria (e.g. in a rubric) will be made available when the assessment tasks are released to you on iLearn.
Submission of Assessments
All assessments must be submitted online through Turnitin unless otherwise indicated. Links for the submission of each assessment will be available on iLearn. You should always check that you have uploaded the correct file. If you have a problem, please email the Unit Convenor with your correct file. You must also keep a copy of your assessments until the end of semester in case there is a problem with your submission. It is your responsibility to ensure that you can provide a copy of your assessment if requested.
Marking of Assessments
Assignments will usually be marked through Turnitin with grades provided through Gradebook on iLearn. Please do not submit your assessments via email or in hard copy unless requested (e.g. a sketch or drawing). We aim to return your assessment grades and feedback within two to three weeks of the date that you submitted it. We appreciate your patience and will advise you through iLearn when your marked assessments and feedback are available for viewing.
Penalties for Late Assessments
The penalty for late submission of assessments in this unit is ten percent (10 %) of the assessment value per day, calculated from the due time and date. This means that if the assignment is worth a total of 30 marks (or 30 % of the unit) you will lose 3 marks for each day it is late. This is a hefty penalty designed to make you aware of the importance of organising yourself around assessment due dates. The penalty will be applied over weekdays and weekends unless you have been granted an extension prior to the due date.
The convenor may apply discretion to the imposition of late penalties as a consequence of the interruptions associated with COVID-19.
Extensions for Assessments
To obtain an extension for an assessment task, you will need to follow the formal process as outlined in the Special Consideration Policy, and you must provide appropriate supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate - see advice for Special Consideration requests). The final decision regarding the granting of an extension lies with the unit convenor.
Permission for extensions must be sought before the due date unless there are exceptional circumstances. Please let us know of problems in advance or as soon as possible, not after the event. We are likely to be much more sympathetic and able to accommodate your circumstance if you follow this advice.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Reflection | 20% | No | 01/09/2020 |
Group assignment | 30% | No | 08/10/2020 |
Quiz | 20% | No | Weeks 8 and 12 |
Briefing report | 30% | No | 05/11/2020 |
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 01/09/2020
Weighting: 20%
Reflective report focusing on the content and learning outcomes of the first module and how this will inform the future assessment tasks
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 08/10/2020
Weighting: 30%
Prepare as a small group project a report or strategy based on an authentic task and write a personal reflection on the process.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Weeks 8 and 12
Weighting: 20%
Multiple-choice quizzes and/or skills assessment done during class.
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 05/11/2020
Weighting: 30%
Write a briefing report for a government agency on a topical environmental policy or planning issue.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Unit iLearn
This unit has an iLearn page that can be accessed through ilearn.mq.edu.au. It contains important information and other materials relating to the unit, including details and links for assessments.
Communication
The unit iLearn is the primary way that we communicate with you. Please check it regularly for announcements and posts. You are encouraged to use the Discussion Board on iLearn to post questions and generate discussion with other students. Please only email the convenor with private matters – all other questions should be posted on iLearn.
Unit Organisation
This unit is delivered in weekly topics. The organisation of these is outlined in a detailed unit schedule which is available on iLearn.
Students enrolled in both the Weekday and on-line attendance are expected to follow the unit program including completing the readings prior to class, listening to lectures and participating in tutorials
As a consequence of COVID-19, there may be changes to the unit program that may impact on teaching. Changes to the program will be communicated via iLearn.
Classes
The class timetable for this unit can be found through the Timetable portal. You should also check the unit schedule as some weeks may have other instructions or locations.
Workload
The expected workload for this 10-credit point unit is 150 hours of activity.
Requirements to complete this unit satisfactorily
To complete this unit satisfactorily, you must:
1. Participate in all scheduled classes;
2. Complete all assessments; and
3. Achieve a pass grade or higher.
The descriptions for grades common to all coursework units offered by Macquarie University are outlined in Schedule 1 of the Assessment Policy.
Recommended Texts and/or Materials
Core readings for each week are provided in Ilearn.
The recommended texts for this unit (particularly for those that intend to practice as environmental managers and planners in NSW) include:
Lyster R, Lipman Z, Franklin N, Wiffen G, Pearson L (2012) Environmental and Planning Law in New South Wales, Federation Press.
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Farrier D and Stein P (2011) The Environmental Law Handbook (5th edition) Redfern UNSW Sydney
See the ilearn page and document "Detailed unit description" for the unit schedule
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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