Course coordinator
Ms Stephanie Wyeth
Student consultations are welcomed and encouraged. Please email the Course Coordinator to make a time.
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Architecture, Design and Planning School
A survey of influential theories, concepts, and ideas that inform the historical and contemporary practice of planning. Economic concepts, social and behavioural theory, and systems of governance and administration will be examined and related to planning theory and practice. Students will select and explore one influential idea in-depth to creatively and cogently relate this topic to planning practice.
The course provides an introduction to foundational theories and concepts which inform planning strategy and planning practice. To be effective practitioners, planners should understand key fundamentals of: economics and markets; government and politics; health; innovation and technology; community development and social infrastructure;ﾠclimate change; housing; design and heritage; and social justice. The primary purpose of this course is to expose students to range of concepts, challenges and ideas, and explore how theseﾠare shaping the planning and design of our regions, cities andﾠcommunities.ﾠThe course also assists students to develop the research and communication skills essential to successfully complete coursework inﾠYears 2 - 4 of the planning program.
In Semester 2 2024, the course will centre on the issue of housing, and how this critical planning policy issue interacts with other foundational theories and challenges.ﾠA half-day field trip is scheduled in Week 3, where students will visit a range of residential development projects in northern Brisbane.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
As a first year university course, there are no prerequisites for this course. However, students should be actively curious and have a passion for learning. Strong writing and communication skills will contribute to better academic performance.
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
PLAN1000
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
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Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the range of issues that influence planning including economics and markets, government, governance, health, education, housing, climate change, crime/safety and design. While some of these issues will be considered in more depth in other BRTP courses, many of the other issues will only be considered in this course.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe and apply theories of planning to real-world situations.
LO2.
Understand the role of government and governance in Australia at the federal, state and local levels.
LO3.
Understand how and why economics influences urban and regional planning.
LO4.
Understand and explain the range of social and cultural issues and challenges that face the planning profession.
LO5.
Understand and explain how the housing, health and community sectors interface with the planning profession.
LO6.
Understand and explain how climate change affects planning now and into the future.
LO7.
Understand the importance of design and heritage in planning
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notebook/ Logbook, Participation/ Student contribution, Practical/ Demonstration, Reflection |
Assessment 1: Practical Workbook
|
20% |
20/09/2024 2:00 pm
Digital Submission: via Blackboard |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Assessment 2: Annotated Bibliography
|
30% |
4/10/2024 2:00 pm
Digital Submission: via Blackboard |
| Creative Production/ Exhibition, Presentation |
Assessment 3: Video Presentation and Discussion
|
20% |
8/10/2024 2:00 pm
Video presentations: via Blackboard on EchoVideo In class presentations: Weeks 11 and 12. |
| Examination |
Assessment 4: Final Exam
|
30% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Assessment 1: Practical Workbook
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook, Participation/ Student contribution, Practical/ Demonstration, Reflection
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
20/09/2024 2:00 pm
Digital Submission: via Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
The purpose of the workbook to support students to critically engage and analyse a diverse range of theories, ideas and concepts currently informing urban planning theory and practice.
Students will submit a workbook containing responses to 5 activities available as part of the weekly practical sessions, and a technical assessment associated with the north Brisbane Field Trip (Weeks 1-9). An electronic version of the Workbook is available on Blackboard.
Resources to complete the activities will be made available at the weekly practical, on the field trip and on Blackboard. This is individual work.
Criteria & Marking:
Students should complete five of the weekly practical activities . 10 Marks are available for the reflection and documentation activity for the north Brisbane field trip. Students are required to attend and participate in the practicals and the field trip. A maximum of 20 Marks is available for completion of this assessment.
Complex/Authentic assessment using AI and/or MTto support learning: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Assessment 2: Annotated Bibliography
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
4/10/2024 2:00 pm
Digital Submission: via Blackboard
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
Students will select and write an annotated bibliography on one of the two listed topics:
Topic 1. Why [insert topic here] is important to cities: An overview of key concepts, ideas, and theories that have the potential to impact spatial and urban planning of Australian [or your country’s] cities.
Topic 2. Housing, urban policy and planning practice in Australia: An overview of key concepts, ideas, and theories that have the potential to fix Australia's housing crisis.
Complex/Authentic assessment using AI and/or MT to support learning: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied to receive a specific grade in the course. 'Submission assessment item is designated as a Hurdle in this course. This means a minimum achievement of 50% (a grade of 4) is required for this assessment item in order to pass the course. Meeting the hurdle requirement for a course does not guarantee a passing grade for the course and in order to pass this course, students also need to achieve a minimum grade of 4 overall.Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Assessment 3: Video Presentation and Discussion
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Creative Production/ Exhibition, Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
8/10/2024 2:00 pm
Video presentations: via Blackboard on EchoVideo
In class presentations: Weeks 11 and 12.
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Assessment Rationale
Students will prepare a compelling presentation on a foundational theory, idea, or concept in urban policy, planning or housing. Students have the option of drawing upon the results of their annotated bibliography (Assessment 2) or selecting a new topic. If students select a new topic, your presentation must be supported by academic research (a minimum of 12 peer reviewed references). In this scenario, you are preparing a presentation for a civic leader (e.g. Lord Mayor or Minister for Planning). The presentation must be engaging, succinct and communicate key findings from your research. The civic leader needs to be convinced of the relevance of the issue to the spatial and urban planning strategy, and why they should consider implementing your findings in their city or region.
Presentations will be given in Week 11 and Week 12 during the scheduled lecture and practical times. Students are required to attend the scheduled session and answer questions about their research and analysis. All students are encouraged to attend as the presentations may assist with revision for the final exam.
Students should be prepared to answer questions on the day. A presentation schedule will be posted on Blackboard.
Complex/Authentic assessment using AI and/or MT to support learning: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Assessment 4: Final Exam
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
The final assessment for this course is an online final exam. The online exam is comprehensive and will cover all lectures, practicals and readings assigned in the course.
The final exam is comprised of a mix of short answer questions (worth 10%), as well as two essay-style questions (each worth 10%).
The questions will be randomly selected from (a) the lectures/online learning sessions (b) the readings assigned (c) the queries suggested by the students through class discussions.
Please review all Learning Resources in Blackboard, as well as the readings, your notes, lecture slides, and digital materials during the course. Preparation for the exam will take place throughout the semester. Students are encouraged to contribute to online discussions and postings.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
Digital exams generally provide planning time (10 minutes) and working time (120 minutes).
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Identity verified assessment with a hurdle (IVAH)
To meet assessment validity and integrity obligations, this course includes at least one piece of individual Identity Verified Assessment with a Hurdle (IVAH) that is unambiguously completed by that student, and in which a minimum level of achievement is reached. IVAH assessment item(s) contribute at least 30% towards the final grade. Examples of IVAH items include any activity in which a student’s individual performance is directly monitored, such as performances, fieldwork, oral assessment (including design critiques), design studio project work and invigilated exams. In order to pass this course students must achieve a minimum grade for the IVAH designated assessment item(s) as stated in the Assessment Task Description in the ECP.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
PLAN1100 Assessment includes completion of an Annotated Bibilography.ﾠStudents are encouraged to access guidance material at UQ Libraryﾠhttps://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/student-support/study-skills/assignment-writing/assignment-types or UQ Student Servicesﾠhttps://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/learning/literature-review.
It is essential that you consult this material prior to submitting your assessment.ﾠ
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
General contact hours |
Learning Activities Week 1 - Introduction to the course / Indigenous Considerations in Planning Week 2 - Housing: The Housing System Week 3 - Housing: Field trip Week 4 - Housing: Housing Demographics Week 5 - Housing: Programs and Homelessness Week 6 - Housing: Planning and Regulations Week 7 - Sustainability Week 8 - Economics, Innovations and Markets Week 9 - Social Inclusion, Community Development and Social Infrastructure Week 10 - Smart Cities Week 11 - Planning Theory / Student Presentations Week 12 - Student Presentations Week 13 - Course Review Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Fieldwork |
Brisbane North Field Trip Week 3 - Field trip to North Brisbane to investigate how different theories and concepts in planning are implemented in development projects. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.