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URP1001 Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning
Short Description:
Intro to Urban & Regional Plan
Units :
1
Faculty or Section :
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department :
School of Civil Engineering and Surveying
Student contribution band :
Band 2
ASCED code :
040103 - Urban Design and Regional Plan
Grading basis :
Graded
Synopsis
This course covers the nature and history of the planning process and addresses the planner's role in urban and regional development. It will introduce students to the effect of development on the human, economic and natural environment and the drive to create better places through the use of best practice standards. Students will acquire not only theoretical knowledge about the role of the planner in the planning environment, but will also acquire practical skills on the use of tools and techniques in the planning field.
