URBPLAN 124 : Urban Environmental Issues
Creative Arts and Industries
2024 Semester Two (1245) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
- Develop an understanding of biological, chemical and physical cycles and how these underpin ecosystem functioning.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the inter-relationship between the built and natural environments and the ability to contribute to developing ecologically sustainable and resilient urban planning practice.
- Display an understanding of ecological issues and the implications of urban planning.
- Undertake self-directed research, display critical thinking, and apply ecological concepts to the real world.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 2: | Sustainability |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
| Capability 7: | Collaboration |
| Capability 8: | Ethics and Professionalism |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the inter-relationship between the built and natural environments (Capability 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.2, 7.1, 8.1 and 8.3)
- Understand and explain the role of ecological principles in developing a sustainable and resilient urban planning practices (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 7.2 and 8.2)
- Critically evaluate how urban planning integrates and applies ecological concepts in the real world (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Assignment 2 | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| Tutorial discussions | 5% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 50% | Individual Examination |
| 4 types | 100% |
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- The minimum pass requirement for this course is 50%.
- The Urban Planning programme policy requires ALL elements of course assessment to be submitted by the due date/time, to pass this course.
- Requests for extensions of time must be submitted and approved before the due date unless there are exceptional circumstances. The Extension of Time Form for Coursework Submission will be available on the Canvas course page. Students are responsible for completing the required details of this form, including obtaining necessary academic approval.
- Any coursework not received by the due date and time, and for which no extension of time has been approved, will receive the grade ‘DNC’ (Did Not Complete). A DNC for any one piece of coursework will result in a DNC for the WHOLE course. A DNC for the course is a FAIL.
Teaching & Learning Methods
- Weekly lectures and fortnightly tutorials.
- The lectures provide a guide to ecological principles, concepts, and application, and the tutorials explore examples of how this might be done in the urban context.
- A self-directed field trip is undertaken to enable students to demonstrate how well they have understood and can apply the concepts from the lectures and tutorials.
Workload Expectations
- This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
- For this course, you can expect 2 hours of weekly lectures, one fortnight-hour-long tutorial, 5 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 2.5 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
- Attendance is required at lectures and tutorials.
- Lectures will be available as recordings and copies of all lectures will be provided. In addition, there will be opportunities to interact online via Canvas.
- Attendance on campus is required for the exam.
- The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
There is no required text book, but there are core readings you will be expected to be familiar with. These will be available through the reading lists on Canvas, and will be highlighted through lectures.
Health & Safety
There is a field trip which is done as a small group, but is self directed, that is, there is no supervision. Instructions will be given as to how to conduct the field trip safely.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Other Information
- Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas, which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
- Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
- Requests for extensions of time must be submitted and approved before the due date unless there are exceptional circumstances. The Extension of Time Form for Coursework Submission will be available on the Canvas course page. Students are responsible for completing the required details of this form, including obtaining necessary academic approval.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.