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EV5301 - Urban Geography and Design
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2012 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences |
The history of urban development, theories of urban hierarchy, function and urban
land use with special reference to Australia and the international context. The subject
examines theoretical and applied aspects of settlement design, urban form, housing
and their post modernist influences in developed and developing situations. Emphasis
will be on urban settlements, although rural and semi urban forms will be examined
as well. In addition to the academic programs to which it contributes (Environmental
Science, Geography, Social Science and Education), the subject is a useful briefing
for those who plan to work and/or conduct research in the region.
Learning Outcomes
- use computer mapping to generate urban design;
- analyse social and economic characteristics of urban populations and measure and predict
population change, growth and development;
- learn the processes and trends that have shaped cities and towns and the historical
contexts of urban forms and patterns.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
- The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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GE2301 GE3301 GE5301 TG3302 TG5301 EV2301 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Aug-2012 |
Coord/Lect: |
Assoc. Professor Lisa Law. |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures
- 48 hours practicals
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (40%); assignments (60%). |
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Aug-2012 |
Coord/Lect: |
Assoc. Professor David King. |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures
- 48 hours practicals
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (40%); assignments (60%). |
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