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GEOP1040 – Planning Systems
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
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.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Linda Kelly
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to BPlan
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides students with an understanding of what is meant by planning, what theories underpin the practice of planning, and the historical basis for planning. Building on this foundation the unit will focus on what systems govern planning by drawing on planning system examples from overseas, Australia and NSW. The unit explores the key legal frameworks of these systems and introduces students to the organisations and stakeholders involved in planning. The unit critically evaluates the purpose of planning and its role in the creation of cities and development in Australia. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify and describe planning systems and legal frameworks.
- ULO3: Identify the role of key stakeholders, government and non-government actors in shaping planning systems.
- ULO2: Draw on a range of academic and policy sources to examine key planning theories.
- ULO4: Apply key planning concepts to describe and explain contemporary planning issues.
- ULO5: Deliver planning information effectively through text, oral and visual communication forms.
General Assessment Information
Submission of assessment tasks
Written assessments will be submitted via Turnitin on the unit's iLearn page.
Late Assessment Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved,
(a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and
(b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short essay | 30% | No | 3/9/2020 |
| Report | 40% | No | 8/10/2020 |
| Planning in the media | 30% | No | 30/10/2020 |
Short essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 3/9/2020
Weighting: 30%
1,000 word essay that evaluates a theoretical framework that has influenced urban planning
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Draw on a range of academic and policy sources to examine key planning theories.
- Deliver planning information effectively through text, oral and visual communication forms.
Report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 8/10/2020
Weighting: 40%
1,500 word report analysing and comparing the NSW planning system with a planning system from a country other than Australia.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and describe planning systems and legal frameworks.
- Identify the role of key stakeholders, government and non-government actors in shaping planning systems.
- Apply key planning concepts to describe and explain contemporary planning issues.
- Deliver planning information effectively through text, oral and visual communication forms.
Planning in the media
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 30/10/2020
Weighting: 30%
Discussion and reflection on weekly topics in short written text
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and describe planning systems and legal frameworks.
- Identify the role of key stakeholders, government and non-government actors in shaping planning systems.
- Apply key planning concepts to describe and explain contemporary planning issues.
- Deliver planning information effectively through text, oral and visual communication forms.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
This unit will be delivery by a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching. Topic presentations will be pre-recorded and available on Echo360.
There are no texts for this unit, however, you are encouraged to read the recommended readings below, as well as additional resources that will be posted on iLearn.
Recommended reading:
Gurran, N (2011) Australian urban land use planning: principles, systems and practice, Sydney University Press, Sydney
Jackson, S, Porter, L & Johnson, L.C (2017), Planning in indigenous Australia, Routledge, NY
Lyster, R, Lipman, Z, Franklin, N, Wiffen, G, & Pearson, L (2016) 4th ed. Environmental and planning law in New South Wales, The Federation Press, Annandale
Thompson, S & Maginn, P.J (eds) (2012) Planning Australia: an overview of urban and regional planning, Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne
Unit Schedule
Weekly topics (subject to change)
OVERVIEW OF PLANNING SYSTEMS - weeks 1 - 5
- Introduction to unit and assessments
- What is planning and why is it important?
- Planning theory and systems
- Example of a planning system
- Who are the players in the system?
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK - weeks 6 - 7
- Regulatory framework in NSW
- Regulatory planning tools
PLANNING ISSUES - weeks 8 - 11
- Housing
- Climate Change
- Open Space
- Conflicts and ethics
Policies and Procedures
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:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
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).
Student Code of Conduct
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
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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