GEOG 5093 - Introduction to Urbanisation

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016

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The majority of the world?s population now lives in cities. The process of urbanisation continues to accelerate and the development and maintenance of cities represents a substantial challenge for society and government in the developed and developing world alike. Recent research has also emphasised the important role cities play in driving productivity growth. Urban growth generates substantial demands for infrastructure and other investment, and creates the opportunity for new forms of social interaction, economic development and community engagement. This course introduces students to the major drivers of urban growth and change in cities in the developed and developing world, and the strategies used by governments to both better manage and direct that growth. It considers the role of formal planning regimes in directing both growth and decline and considers important concepts in urban analysis, including social justice, gender equity, demographic transition and sustainability. Through the course students will be introduced to the historical legacy and traditions of planning as a profession, current trends in planning policies and the relationship between land use planning and other forms of government intervention in the economy and society.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEOG 5093
Course	Introduction to Urbanisation
Coordinating Unit	Geography, Environment and Population
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week.
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Completed degree (72 units)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Andrew Beer

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Identify and understand the major drivers of urban growth historically and in the current era
2	Describe the major tools used to manage urban growth
3	Demonstrate familiarity with key planning terms
4	Demonstrate knowledge of key sources in the planning literature
5	Have the ability to search and analyse critical source of information for planning
6	Demonstrate an understanding of professional norms and aspirations within the planning profession

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures supported by problem-solving workshops which develop the lecture material.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week	12 hours per semester
1 x 2-hour workshop (or equivalent) per week	24 hours per semester
6 hours reading per week	72 hours per semester
2 hours research per week	24 hours per semester
2 hours assignment preparation per week	24 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction – Urbanisation and the Contemporary World
Week 2	Demographic Change and the Developed and Developing World
Week 3	The Economics of Cities and Land Markets
Week 4	Community and Social Processes and the City
Week 5	Urban Sustainability
Week 6	Land Use Planning – Origins and Development
Week 7	Land Use Planning – Contemporary Approaches
Week 8	Land Use Planning – Case Study Adelaide
Week 9	Land Use Planning – Case Study China
Week 10	Final assignment preparation
Week 11	Final assignment preparation
Week 12	Conclusion

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
3000 word essay/case study	Formative and Summative	50%	1-5
Oral presentation	Formative and Summative	20%	3-7
Short tutorial paper	Formative and Summative	20%	1, 3, 4, 5
Participation and attendance	Formative and Summative	10%	5-7

Assessment Detail

3000 word essay/case study – students will write a research case study essay that critically evaluates planning in a major urban area – 50% weighting

Attendance and participation – students interact with the class and co-operate in the active learning process – 10%

Oral presentation – students make a 15 minute presentation to the class which showcases their understanding of urban issues – 20%

Short tutorial paper – students write a short paper on one of the major issues shaping urban development today. Topics could cover issues such as sustainability, labour market growth and change, demographic transitions and the impacts of new technologies – 20%

Submission

All assignments are submitted electronically via MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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