Landscape Practice

Subject 705-429 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Two hours of lectures and one hour of tutorials per week
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: A level-3 Landscape Design subject, plus 705-296 Site Engineering or admission to a graduate program in Landscape Architecture.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Professor Catherin Bull
Subject Overview:

This subject covers the documentation and professional practice responsibilities involved with the development of landscape architectural projects and related disciplines.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the body of knowledge defining contemporary practice environments.

  • Assess and respond to the requirements of relevant parties.

  • Implement the procedures necessary to ensure the orderly delivery of professional services.

  • Manage risks with particular reference to their identification, allocation and control.
Assessment: Assignments, designs and reports set during the year to the equivalent of 5000 words.
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

Information Not Available
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of the subject students should have developed skills in research, critical analysis and writing and some experience with group work.

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