UPD5102 Professional practice 2: Analysis and research
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
UPD5102 Professional practice 2: Analysis and research is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
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Requisites
Before UPD5102
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After UPD5102
No unit lists UPD5102 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
This professional practice unit teaches different tools and techniques used in the practice of urban planning and design, and provides hands-on training of their application in the context of strategic planning scenarios.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
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Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the types of tools and methods required to analyse strategic planning problems that are commonly used in urban planning and design practice, including identifying and collecting data;
- 2
Demonstrate proficiency in applying techniques and methods commonly employed in planning practice, including skills in GIS and statistics;
- 3
Integrate skills in spatial analytical methods to effectively research and analyse planning problems, seeking innovative solutions to complex urban challenges;
- 4
Effectively communicate projects, demonstrating the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- 5
Engage in ethical data collection and analysis, recognising the complex implications for communities and environments;
- 6
Adapt to evolving technological challenges, seek new knowledge, and engage in continuous self-directed learning.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours. The remaining 9 hours are to be used for self and group learning activities.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Catherine Murphy
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Catherine Murphy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for UPD5102?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is UPD5102 offered?
In 2027, UPD5102 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does UPD5102 have an exam?
No. UPD5102 has 1 assessment task and no exam.