15121 Urban Analysis

6cp
Postgraduate

This subject questions the rationale for urban planning, and reviews the need for, and arguments against, regulation.

Students are introduced to the form of urban areas and theories of city structure and location as a factor in urban development. Basic frameworks, concepts and tools for analysing and understanding urban problems are investigated, including microeconomics, macroeconomics and urban sociology concepts, in order to develop an elementary comprehension of urban issues.

The subject also develops abilities to effectively investigate, analyse and present planning data (written, graphic and oral). Exercises in exploring research methods and data sources for urban planning and management practice include land use and density mapping, data-gathering survey methods, geographic information systems, and skills in using journal and other library resources.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,430.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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