civ3ps planning and subdivision
PLANNING AND SUBDIVISION
CIV3PS
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn the different issues related to planning and use of land such as regulations to planning and land use, land development processes, transport and infrastructure requirements, spatial organisation factors, principles of land use management.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHossam Abo El-Naga
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be enrolled in course code SBECT
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Construction Law in Australia, 3rd edn | Prescribed | Bailey, I & Bell, M 2011 | LAWBOOK COMPANY, AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, 8th edn | Prescribed | Peurifoy, R, Schexnayder, C, Shapira, A & Schmitt, R 2011 | MCGRAW-HILL, NEW YORK |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the legislative approval and appeal procedures in relation to land development and control processes.
- Activities:
- Workshop problem solivng and case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Identify and evaluate the infrastructure requirements of a new engineering project proposal.
- Activities:
- Workshop case studies and site visits
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Apply spatial organisation factors to land development process.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities, site visits and computer simulations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Identify and establish factors determining positioning of buildings, provision of open space and streetscape considerations.
- Activities:
- Site visits and computer simulations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of sustainability in relation to land use management.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities including problem soviling and case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Examine the relevant legislations stipulated by the State and Local Governments in relation to land planning and subdivision.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities and case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Epping, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHossam Abo El-Naga
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Tutorial Class Activities and Topical Online Quiz | 15 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| Open Book Examination (3 hours) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Group Master Plan and Report (2000 words equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Group Presentation of master plan (20 minutes) | 15 | 02, 04 |