James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

EV5301 - Urban Geography and Design

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

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

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
GE2301 GE3301 GE5301 TG3302 TG5301 EV2301

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor David King
Lecturers: Dr Doug Goudie, Assoc. Professor David King.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (60%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.