URBPLAN 713 : Shelter

Creative Arts and Industries

2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Housing policies and practices. Housing and urban sustainability.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: URBPLAN 301-305, 310, 311, or URBPLAN 704

Semester Availability

Semester 1 2020

Course Co-ordinator

Tricia Austin
pm.austin@auckland.ac.nz

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate understanding of (1) the need to analyse social, economic, environmental, and cultural impacts of public polciy in an integrative nad holistic manner (2) the impacts of housing markets, housing market processes and government policy on the housing opportunities of a range of household types and (3) the spatial implications of the interactions between housing market processes, public policies and urban planning. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  2. Demonstrate awareness of the importance of housing in the quality of life of individuals across social, economic. environmental and cultural matters (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  3. Demonstrate understanding of the complex relationships between housing market processes, government policy and local council planning. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  4. Demonstrate an ability to undertake research on planning mechanisms relevant to local councils in addressing diverse dimensions of housing affordability and / or sustainability and/or housing design. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1 and 5.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Field Trip Individual Examination
Assignment 1 50% Individual Coursework
Assignment 2 50% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Field Trip
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Urban Planning programme policy requires that ALL elements of assessment must be submitted to pass this course.  The Field Trip is a required part of the Course.  Attendance on the Field Trip is a required component of the assessment. 
Where a student has been unable to attend to their studies for a period of time in the semester they may apply for an Extension of Time. Late submissions will be considered on medical and special grounds when supported by a health or other professional, and when the application is made according to the procedure below. Any coursework not received by the due date, and for which no extension of time has been approved, will receive the grade ‘DNC’ (Did Not Complete). Requests for extensions of time must be submitted and approved before the due date unless there are exceptional circumstances. Students applying for an extension of time must obtain an Extension of Time Form for Coursework Submission from the School of Architecture and Planning Office (6th Floor of the Architecture Building, Building 421, 26 Symonds Street) and complete the required details. Late submission forms must be accompanied with the appropriate sign by faculty staff.

Teaching & Learning Methods

The course will be delivered by lectures, a Field Trip, reading relevant literature and undertaking the 2 coursework assignments.  Much of your learning will happen through attending the lectures, critically assessing the material presented and contributing to class discussions; participating in the Field Trip; critically reading the relevant literature; developing your own research skills by undertaking your own investigations (A 1) and by research innovative examples of housing provision and utilising knowledge about urban planning in New Zealand to creatively develop solutions (A 2).

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and under university workload guidelines, a standard 15 point course represents approximately 150 hours of study.

Digital 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.

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 against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

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 at 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.

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.

When you are next given the opportunity to complete a SET evaluation for a course, please read the Guidance for Students document carefully. In particular, please be aware that whilst the Guidance tells you that "SET evaluations are confidential..." this does not mean that they are anonymous.  If you wish to add comments to your evaluation. please do so in a careful and considered way.

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).

In the event of 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. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.

Copyright Warning Notice

This material is protected by copyright and has been copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license. You may not sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of this course pack/material to any other person. Where provided to you in electronic format, you may only print from it for your own private study and research. Failure to comply with the terms of this warning may expose you to legal action for copyright infringement and/or disciplinary action by the University.

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 you may be asked to submit your 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. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 11/12/2019 04:14 p.m.