pla3red geog of reg, eco develop

GEOGRAPHIES OF REGIONAL, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PLA3RED

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students examine the processes and spatial implications of local and regional economic development and the interface between such development and long term physical and social sustainability of local regions, cities, towns and communities. We will also study practical methods for establishing and analysing the key components, characteristics and trends of local and regional economies and how they impact on different geographical areas. Students will develop skills to recognise opportunities for local and regional development; establishing processes for public sector agencies in fostering local and regional development; and identifying the constraints on sustainability of the environment and communities. There will be an opportunity for students to develop strategies to identify the necessary trade-offs and compromises between local and regional development, sustainability and geographic place making.

FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorTrevor Budge

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites 45 credit points of first-year planning units

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects PLA2RED

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsBringing it all together: regional economic modelling as a tool for empowerment and economic development,PrescribedPinge, I.FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA'S COUNTRY TOWNS, BENDIGO 2000
ReadingsSustainable regional development: final report,PrescribedDore, J. and Woodhill, J.GREENING AUSTRALIA & DEPT OF TRANSPORT & REGIONAL SERVICES 1999

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTrevor Budge

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
2 x group projects (equivalent to 1000 words each)50
Individual presenation and written report (equivalent to 1000 words)25
one essay (equivalent to 1000 words)25