pla3rrp rural and regional planning
RURAL AND REGIONAL PLANNING
PLA3RRP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will examine the theory, concepts and practice of local, rural and regional planning. The changing settlement structure and demographic characteristics of rural and regional Australia will be examined. A review of the historical development of regional studies and planning will provide a context for current policies and practices. The statutory and institutional planning hierarchy including the roles and responsibilities of agencies at local, state and federal government will be analysed as a basis for understanding their strategies, policies and programs in respect to rural and regional planning and development. On completion of this unit students should have acquired a basic understanding of the preparation, implementation and evaluation of rural and regional planning techniques and practices.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew Butt
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 45 credit points of second year Planning subject or coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PLA2RRP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Planning at the landscape scale, | Recommended | Selman, P. | ROUTLEDGE 2006 |
Readings | Rurality bites: the social & environmental transformation of rural Australia, | Recommended | Lockie, S. and Bourke, L. (eds) | PLUTO PRESS 2001 |
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