Course Title: Land Development
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Land Development
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GEOM2075 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
GEOM2075 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021 |
GEOM2076 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2015 |
GEOM2076 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Serene Ho
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7654
Course Coordinator Email: serene.ho2@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 012.12.15
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment, by email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces students to land development including broad concepts of the theory of land use planning, land subdivision and medium-density development. Emphasis is placed on residential subdivision design, urban design issues and practice, where students are introduced to planning legislation and guidelines, and to the creative aspects of subdivision design. Land Development is a major area of practice for the cadastral surveyors and is a core topic for students intending to become Licensed Surveyors following graduation. . The subject is also relevant to allied professions, e.g. civil engineering, planning, valuation and property. An introduction is given to
Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.)
The WAM web page link:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=eyj5c0mo77631
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
On completion of this course you should be able to:
- Compare the differences across decades in the evolution of the planning and development of Melbourne.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key characteristics of the planning system, including the permit process, permit conditions and the appeal process.
- Interpret the principles of Rescode (Clauses 56 in Planning Schemes) and analyse how to apply its principles and provisions to a subdivision design.
- Design a residential subdivision which acknowledges the social, environmental and heritage impacts of development and related planning controls.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the interaction of the planning process with the Subdivision Act (7).
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BH116 Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying) (Honours):
1.3 Understand specialist bodies of knowledge in surveying and geospatial science.
1.4 Understand and interpret aspects of the law as it relates to Surveying.
2.1 Apply standard and advanced techniques to solve a range of measurement and data management problems.
3.1 Design and implement solutions to complex problems in survey measurement and land development.
3.2 Interpret and critically analyse results and make informed judgments on the appropriateness of solutions.
3.3 Apply critical and analytical skills in a scientific and professional manner.
4.1 Communicate effectively by means of oral, written and graphical presentations to peers and a wider audience.
5.1 Appreciate the environmental, social, legal and international aspects of actions and decisions in Surveying and the geospatial sciences.
5.3 Develop an understanding of the regulatory framework and the general professional environment graduates will encounter, including a commitment to continuing professional development and life-long learning.
Overview of Learning Activities
In this course you will be actively engaged via lectorials. A subdivision design project constitutes the major assessment task and links theory and practice.
All lectorial materials and recordings, assessment tasks, and learning resources will be available on Canvas LMS.
The assessment tasks are designed to foster employability skills (e.g. communication skills, project management skills, ability to work in groups).
You will undertake the equivalent of four hours per week in instructor-led experiences. In addition, you can expect to spend a minimum of six hours per week in independent study.
Overview of Learning Resources
Learning resources provided by the School, relevant Victorian legislation and key government websites will be used as required and appropriate. Recommended sources of information include:
- The Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning has many good learning resources on planning and land development .
- Relevant legislation including the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Subdivision Act 1988 at www.legislation.vic.gov.au
Other recommended reading and relevant resources will be provided during the lectures.
Overview of Assessment
Note: This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment is based on both individual and group performance.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Item 1 Estate Analysis
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3, 4
Assessment Item 2 Subdivision Design Project
Weighting 50%
This assessment task supports CLO 2, 3, 4, 5
Assessment item 3 Subdivision Design Assessment
Weighting 30%:
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5