SLE207 - Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SQE202 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Kelly Miller |
| Cohort rule: | Must be enrolled in A300, D305, D310, D311, D312, D330, D385, D391, S398 |
| Prerequisite: | SLE103 or SLE121 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SEV318, SQE315 and SLE319 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1 hour online class per week; 3 x 2 hour seminars per trimester; 1 x 2 hour online seminar per trimester; 1 x 4 hour field trip per trimester |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning including optional scheduled activities as detailed in the unit site. |
Content
This unit provides an introduction to land use planning and environmental impact assessment. In particular, the unit examines strategic and statutory planning for sustainable cities, nature conservation, industry and heritage, examining current roles and responsibilities of government agencies, interest groups and communities at international, national and local levels. The unit also examines environmental impact assessment techniques and the role of impact assessment in the planning system.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Describe the theoretical principles and practice of land use planning and environmental impact assessment. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Explain the factors which affect and influence the planning process. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Access, use and interpret online planning schemes. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Describe the planning appeals process and prepare a Statement of Grounds for use in a VCAT Hearing. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Demonstrate an ability to communicate through oral and written reports. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO6 | Demonstrate an ability to work in a team setting. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable communities and planning schemes report | Written report, approximately 1500 words | 30% | Week 4 |
| Environmental impact assessment report | Written report, approximately 1500 words | 30% | Week 7 |
| VCAT hearing report and group oral presentation | Written report, approximately 700 words, and 3-minute collaborative oral presentation | 20% | Week 10 |
| Online test | 90-minute online test | 20% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SLE207 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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