Overview
This unit covers the evaluation of land use patterns for urbanisation, the establishment of developmental controls and how building applications are assessed. Students will develop knowledge in problem solving, personal and interpersonal skills and using different communication modes.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prereq: BLAR11045
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2017
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Course evaluations
The text was useful, but if a more suitable text (Australian relevant) was available it would be more helpful to address the assessments
Investigations into a suitable Australian textbook are ongoing. It is noted that the existing prescribed text is available as an Ebook option for students', minimizing the cost of the textbook.
- Evaluate land use patterns including urban expansion, consolidation and renewal
- Discuss the use of development controls within an institutional context
- Apply development control procedures to building applications
- Engage in the solution of routine and unfamiliar problems using information, technology and logic
- Practice personal and interpersonal skills
- Use effectively a range of appropriate communication modes
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||
| 3 - Examination - 40% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 40% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Urban Planning and Real Estate Development
Edition: 3rd Revision (2009)
Authors: Ratcliffe , Stubbs & Keeping
Macmillan Distribution Services
London London , UK
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
The prescribed text book is available as an e-Book from the CQUniversity library. Please access the library home page at;
https://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/library
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
d.obrien@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Urban planning and real estate development-context and theory
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Policy and implementation of urban planning
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Policy and implementation of urban planning
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Town planning law and regulation (including obligations)
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Planning appeals
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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The future for dispute resolution in planning
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Specialist town planning controls
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Specialist town planning controls
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Sustainable development and climate change
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Sustainability and property development
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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The property development process
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Development site appraisal
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Events and Submissions/Topic
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Examination Period
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Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
This assessment task relates to stated unit learning outcomes 1 and 2. Assessment task 1 will require you to investigate and respond to questions that consider contemporary town planning and governance issues. This assessment task also provides an opportunity to demonstrate the transferable skills inherent in learning outcomes 4, 5 & 6.
As with all assessments, formatting and presentation is really important, technical accuracy and referencing where required is paramount with an overarching requirement for demonstrating your answer / submission / design with clarity.
The length of this assignment is 1500 words per question. Please note submissions exceeding the word limit by greater than 10% will not be assessed beyond the prescribed word limit.
Your assignment should be produced in electronic format either as
- a single word-processed document, or
- a single pdf format document.
All submissions must be submitted through the assessment link in Moodle, by uploading your file following the on-screen instructions.
Note: that all submissions are processed through the similarity detection software (called Turnitin)
You must ensure that all of the work is your own, in line with University requirements.
Note: you will find further support material for this assignment on the Moodle site for this unit
Week 6 Friday (25 Aug 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 7 Friday (1 Sept 2017)
The assignment will be assessed on the following basis:
Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage of issues
Use of quality supporting documentation as appropriate
Use of original thought and content
Overall presentation and ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation and the use of appropriate diagrams and other visual communication.
Demonstration of core knowledge and demonstration of appropriate application of knowledge.
Note: participation in and submission of all required assessment tasks is a necessary prerequisite for successful unit completion.
- Evaluate land use patterns including urban expansion, consolidation and renewal
- Discuss the use of development controls within an institutional context
- Apply development control procedures to building applications
- Engage in the solution of routine and unfamiliar problems using information, technology and logic
- Practice personal and interpersonal skills
- Use effectively a range of appropriate communication modes
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Written Assessment
This assessment task relates to stated unit learning outcomes 2 and 3. Assessment task 2 will require you to investigate and respond to questions that consider contemporary town planning and governance issues. This assessment task also provides an opportunity to demonstrate the transferable skills inherent in learning outcomes 4, 5 & 6.
As with all assessments, formatting and presentation is really important, technical accuracy and referencing where required is paramount with an overarching requirement for demonstrating your answer / submission / design with clarity.
The length of this assignment is 1500 words per question. Please note submissions exceeding the word limit by greater than 10% will not be assessed beyond the prescribed word limit.
Your assignment should be produced in electronic format either as
- a single word-processed document, or
- a single pdf format document.
All submissions must be submitted through the assessment link in Moodle, by uploading your file following the on-screen instructions.
Note: that all submissions are processed through the similarity detection software (called Turnitin)
You must ensure that all of the work is your own, in line with University requirements.
Note: you will find further support material for this assignment on the Moodle site for this unit
Week 11 Friday (29 Sept 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2017)
The assignment will be assessed on the following basis:
Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage of issues
Use of quality supporting documentation as appropriate
Use of original thought and content
Overall presentation and ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation and the use of appropriate diagrams and other visual communication.
Demonstration of core knowledge and demonstration of appropriate application of knowledge.
Note: participation in and submission of all required assessment tasks is a necessary prerequisite for successful unit completion.
- Evaluate land use patterns including urban expansion, consolidation and renewal
- Discuss the use of development controls within an institutional context
- Engage in the solution of routine and unfamiliar problems using information, technology and logic
- Practice personal and interpersonal skills
- Use effectively a range of appropriate communication modes
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
Examination
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
