1997 QUT Handbook

design must be supported by a theoretical basis and analysis
sufficient to define the problem and to explain how the design
satisfies the conditions for a solution. Conversely, a dissertation
which focuses on the development of a theory must illustrate
the practical implications of the theory for the relevant
classes of design.
Courses: BN73 Credit Points: 24
■ PSN207 PREPARATORY SPECIALISATION 1
This unit will assist the student to explore their elected research
area in greater breadth to assist the definition of the specialisation
which will be developed in depth in the Specialisation and
Research Project units; students will undertake study to develop
a broad understanding of knowledge and skills related to the
specific concentration and supporting the direction of the proposed
Research Project topic. Study may be taken from professional
level studies offered by the School, or units within the
University or, where appropriate, through another university or
through specialist studies offered by staff.
Courses: PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSN208 PREPARATORY SPECIALISATION 2
This unit will assist the student to explore their elected research
area in greater breadth to assist the definition of the
specialisation which will be developed in depth in the Specialisation
and Research Project Units; students will undertake
study to develop a broad understanding of knowledge
and skills related to the specific concentration and supporting
the direction of the proposed Research Project topic. Study
may be taken from professional level studies offered by the
School, or units within the University or, where appropriate,
through another university or through specialist studies offered
by staff.
Courses: PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSN209 PREPARATORY ELECTIVES 1
This unit allows development of understanding of the breadth
of issues related to the elected specialisation; students will
elect unit/s from within professional level studies offered by
the School, or the University or, where appropriate, from other
universities and approved by the Head of School on the recommendation
of the student’s supervisor and which will give
breadth within the student’s specialisation.
Courses: PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSN210 PREPARATORY ELECTIVES 2
This unit allows development of understanding of the breadth
of issues related to the elected specialisation; students will
elect unit/s from within professional level studies offered by
the School, or the University or, where appropriate, from other
universities and approved by the Head of School on the recommendation
of the student’s supervisor and which will give
breadth within the student’s specialisation.
Courses: PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSN211 RESEARCH PROJECT 1
This unit ensures the understanding and demonstration of relevant
research skills and their effective application in a project
of genuine substance and significance. Each student will undertake
a Research Project in one of the elected specialisations:
Landscape Design, Landscape Planning, Landscape Theory,
Landscape Practice, Landscape Management. Each student
will be assigned to a supervisor approved by the Course Coordinator.
In general, the supervisor will provide guidance on
the selection of topic, investigation and research, and preparation
of the proposals and submission. Research Project 1
will incorporate advanced Information Retrieval Skills. The
output will be a proposal for the specific Research Project
which outlines the relevant base theory, and clearly communicates
the potential extent of the Research Project.
Courses: PS70, PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
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■ PSN212 RESEARCH PROJECT 2
This unit ensures the understanding and demonstration of relevant
research skills and their effective application in a project
of genuine substance and significance. Each student will undertake
a Research Project in one of the elected specialisations:
Landscape Design, Landscape Planning, Landscape Theory,
Landscape Practice, Landscape Management. Each student
will be assigned to a supervisor approved by the Course Coordinator.
In general, the supervisor will provide guidance on
the selection of topic, investigation and research, and preparation
of the proposals and submission. Research Project 2
requires the completion, communication and presentation of
the research project to professional standard.
Courses: PS70, PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSN213 SPECIALISATION
This unit ensures personalised study which will support the
student’s elected specialisation and contribute directly to the
better understanding of the Research Project topic. Students
will undertake study to develop specialised knowledge and
skills related to the specific concentration and supporting the
direction of the proposed Research Project topic. Study may
be taken from specific programs offered by the school or from
advanced units within the University or, where appropriate,
through another university or through specialist studies offered
by staff.
Courses: PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ PSN214 ELECTIVE
This unit allows development of depth in understanding of
issues related to the elected specialisation. The School may
offer specific programs in areas of specialisation or students
will elect unit/s from within the University or, where appropriate,
from other universities and approved by the Head of
School on the recommendation of the student’s supervisor and
which will give breadth and/or depth within the student’s specialisation.
Courses: PS70, PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSN221 ADVANCED SPECIALISATION
The student develops further the approved specialised topic.
Students may apply for approval for a specific Advanced Specialisation
utilising units offered elsewhere in QUT or at another
tertiary institution which must, for approval, be an extension
of the specialisation studied in PSP510 Specialisation
in an earlier semester. The Advanced Specialisation is normally
linked to the PSN212 Research Project II. Areas of specialisation
are Regional and Local Development, Urban Housing
and Community Development, Urban Design, Environmental
and Resource Planning and Special Topic.
Courses: PS70
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSN223 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PLANNING
METHODS
The unit will offer support material appropriate to the specialisation
the student is undertaking. For example, advanced computer
models for economic and demographic forecasting; advanced
Geographical Information Systems and advanced computer
graphics; regional accounting and regional economic
analysis; post-occupancy evaluation of the urban fabric; and
possibly advanced presentation and communication techniques.
Courses: PS70
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSP011 CONSERVATION THEORY
Introduction to the concepts of conservation and preservation.
Outline of the development and current status of the conservation
movement. The structure of conservation legislation
and responsibility in Australia. ICOMOS and the Burra Charter.
The particular requirements of places, landscapes, and
precincts in mixed or public ownership. Application of conservation
concepts and their use in the National Listings process.
Local and regional case studies.