Description
It is important for planners to recognise the theoretical underpinning of their profession. Planning theory provides a useful basis for understanding the rationale for planning as well as for comprehending the links to professional practice. Planners need to also have a strong grasp of professional ethics. The aim of this subject is to examine the theoretical basis for planning, approaches to planning, and link them to professional practice and ethics.
Subject details
Type | Postgraduate |
Code | SDUP71-100 |
EFTSL | 0.125 |
Faculty | Faculty of Society & Design |
Semesters offered |
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Credit | 10 |
Study areas |
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Subject fees |
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Learning outcomes
1. Understanding of the types of planning theories;
2. Gain a sound knowledge of the foundations of planning theory;
3. Appreciation of the justification for and critiques of planning;
4. Understanding of link between theory and practice of planning;
5. Appreciation of the role of ethics in planning practice.
Enrolment requirements
Requisites: ? | Nil |
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Restrictions: ? | This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |
Subject outlines
Subject dates
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens | 02/08/2020 |
Semester start | 14/09/2020 |
Subject start | 14/09/2020 |
Cancellation 1? | 28/09/2020 |
Cancellation 2? | 05/10/2020 |
Last enrolment | 27/09/2020 |
Withdraw – Financial? | 10/10/2020 |
Withdraw – Academic? | 31/10/2020 |
Teaching census? | 09/10/2020 |