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Unit of study_

BADP2005: City Design and Urban Ecology

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Global change and population growth present significant challenges to the resilience of urban landscapes. Planning and design of urban development is the most powerful tool to meet these challenges. This unit of study provides students with an understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable urban development and the legacy of design at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Students will develop a toolbox for embedding ecological and physical principles in urban design to maximise the functionality of green infrastructure for a range of purposes. This unit will provide an understanding of the interacting physical processes between urbanisation and the local environment as well as issues in global sustainability such as certification of materials and utility of urban land use types. At the completion of this unit, students will be able to articulate the principles of sustainable design within the context of social, political and economic constraints at a range of spatial/temporal scales. Students will develop conscientious approaches to improve the sustainability and resilience of domestic and international urban landscapes.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	BADP2005
Academic unit	Urban and Regional Planning and Policy
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	12 credit points of 1000-level units including DAAE1001
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	It will be assumed that students have a basic awareness of social, environmental and political circumstances surrounding climate change, urban development and the concepts of sustainability
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Ryan Jones, ryan.m.jones@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Ecosystem Services: Strategic Planning Analysis Case study analysis of a strategic plan.	40%	Week 05 Due date: 02 Sep 2022 at 23:59	2,000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	BSUD: Site Analysis & Planning Context Planning and site analysis for biodiversity sensitive urban design	20%	Week 09 Due date: 07 Oct 2022 at 23:59	2,000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	BSUD: Design Framework & Proposal Biodiversity sensitive urban design framework and proposal.	40%	Week 13 Due date: 04 Nov 2022 at 23:59	2,000 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

City Design and Urban Ecology requires you to evaluate a strategic plan, analyse a case study, and propose a design based on a key theme in urban ecology. The output is a written report. Detailed instructions will be provided on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

This unit will rely on the University’s grade descriptors. In addition, each assessment will have a marking rubric. Marking rubrics will be available via Canvas.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late submission of work attracts late penalties as per the Resolutions of the University School.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Unit Introduction + Urban Ecology in Context	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 02	Introduction to Urban Ecology	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	Ecosystem Services: Strategic Planning & Evaluation	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	Urban Ecology and the Planning System	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 05	Urban Ecology: Landscape Design & Infrastructure	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	Key Themes in Urban Ecology 1	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 07	Key Themes in Urban Ecology 2	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 08	Key Themes in Urban Ecology 3	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	Site Evaluation	Field trip (1 hr)
Week 10	Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design 1	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 11	Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design 2	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 12	Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design 3	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 13	TBC	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance requirements are in line with the University and School policies at the time of the Semester.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Describe the interrelatedness between cities and ecosystem services at a range of spatial and temporal scales
LO2. Evaluate urban planning and design decisions against the principle of interrelatedness, drawing from both academic and practice-based evidence.
LO3. Apply, at different spatial scales, urban design concepts which incorporate beneficial ecological outcomes to improve urban liveability
LO4. Identify and describe the influence, role, responsibilities of urban professionals in city design using an urban ecology lens.
LO5. Demonstrate your developing presentation skills including written, oral and visual.
LO6. Assess your own learning in this unit by utilising reflection.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

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Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

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Site visit guidelines

Any site visits will be accompanied by details such as a Fieldwork Safety Plan. Further information about any visits and requirements of a safety plan will be shared and managed through this unit's Canvas page.

Work, health and safety

Any field trips off campus will be subject to the requirements of the University.

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Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

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