Urban Design (PLAN7122)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2017
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Earth and Environment Sc Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Practical or Laboratory hour
Incompatible
PLAN2003 or PLAN7114 + PLAN7115
Assessment methods
design project, presentation and exam
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | External | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course introduces students to the design dimension of urban planning (urban design), in particular the concepts & principles that organize urban spatial components and human activity. A key concentration is the analysis of the structure, function and processes that shape contemporary cities. Students will explore the elements constituting urban form, analysing aesthetic, socio-cultural, ecological & economic factors, which impact upon urban design practice & policy making.