pla4rmp research methods for planners
RESEARCH METHODS FOR PLANNERS
PLA4RMP
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the role of various techniques for analysis of population and spatial change. The subject will offer a broad introduction to techniques of esocial research, but will focus strongly on techniques for modelling change in landuse, population, housing and labour force. Students will develop a critical awareness of techniques and their usefulness in various strategy and policy settings
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew Butt
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PLA5RMP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Enrolment in a Planning postgraduate degree, or enrolment in ABURE or ACCPD or AGCPD or AMCPD, or co-ordinator's approval.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Social Research Methods | Recommended | Bryman, Alan | 3RD ED, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2008. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Awareness of a variety of other specialist techniques in fields related to land use planning;
- Activities:
- Lectures, research proposal, population task
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Competence in a selected number of assessment and analysis techniques
- Activities:
- Lectures, research proposal, population task
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Competence in designing a program of social research with a focus on community planning and land use planning
- Activities:
- Lectures, research proposal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Developed capacity to critically appraise analysis, results and conclusions
- Activities:
- Lectures, research proposal, population task
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew Butt
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Block ModeWeek: 10 - 22
Three 5.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population Task 2000 words | 50 | 01, 04 | |
| Research Proposal 2000 words | 50 | 02, 03 |