1997 QUT Handbook

factors. The study of human functioning in environments,
concepts of the life space, behaviour settings, genius loci.
Design studies will be concerned with user behaviour and requirements
within a specific site; analysis of the same or a
different space in the light of both its own inherent character
and the user needs and responses and the introduction of abstraction
and three-dimensional design.
Courses: PS66, PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSP213 SITE PLANNING
Introduction to the processes of site planning and detailed site
design that lead to defendable and accountable solutions.
Application of site planning principles and theory for different
scales and types of projects; site utilisation and selection;
application of site survey and analysis techniques; natural and
human influences in physical design; environmental and social
implications of design decisions; siting and integrating
activities, structures and services; landform manipulation.
Courses: PS66, PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSP214 RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Introduction to the range of housing and subdivision types;
how private and common land is controlled and managed;
consequences for design. Controls, by-laws, standards and
regulations for residential development. Studio: an intensive
program requiring both group and individual work; written
critique of an existing development, preparation of layouts
for a range of housing development types, and detailed landscape
design within a specific development type.
Courses: PS66, PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSP215 URBAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Client and user analysis, data gathering and information requirements,
programming of work for site planning and detailed
design services, programming of implementation; user/
function analysis and site capacity considerations and preparation
of a project brief. A medium scale intensive/multiple
use project which demands redesign and rehabilitation will
be undertaken. Students will be expected to make time available
outside studio hours to visit project site(s) and carry out
such site surveys and such ‘Client’ interviews as are necessary
to establish project briefs and carry out the design project.
Courses: PS66 , PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSP216 LANDSCAPE PLANNING
The theoretical framework of landscape planning: relevant
theories, methods and techniques for application in the landscape
planning process. Studies will include medium to large
scale projects involving a range of biophysical, cultural and
visual issues with a relatively high degree of complexity. The
focus will be on assessment and evaluation of related landscape
attributes and issues with emphasis on landscape management
options in the form of policies, guidelines and implementation
strategies.
Courses: PS66, PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ PSP219 ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Landscape design problems of increased scope, complexity
and constraint with particular reference to a specific and relevant
site. Emphasis on resolution of design at a broad scale,
contextual concept based on a chosen theme, through to a
detailed resolution of a particular area.
Courses: PS66, PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ PSP251 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION 1
Reading; understanding of contours, landform and use of sections.
Introduction to measurement, recording of field data
and preparation of measured site drawings. Terms; types of
structures and loadings. Land grading: manual techniques of
land surface manipulation: design of platforms for buildings,
car parks, sports ovals, and other features and the associated
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provision of surface drainage. Development of understanding
of the properties of common construction materials and their
application in landscape construction. Techniques for preparation
of construction documents.
Courses: PS66, PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ PSP252 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION 2
Reading; understanding of contours, landform and use of sections.
Introduction to measurement, recording of field data
and preparation of measured site drawings. Terms; types of
structures and loadings. Land grading: manual techniques of
land surface manipulation: design of platforms for buildings,
car parks, sports ovals and other features and the associated
provision of surface drainage. Development of understanding
of the properties of common construction materials and their
application in landscape construction. Techniques for preparation
of construction documents.
Courses: PS66, PS71
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PSP311 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
MANAGEMENT
Business communication; oral communication, interviews,
meetings, workshops and seminar presentations; office management;
small business law; trade practice, contract, taxation,
employment; workplace and safety legislation; professional
ethics, professional bodies, Surveyors Act and Regulations,
disciplinary procedures, relationships, clients and marketing;
survey integration; aspects of change; roles of barrister
and solicitor; brief for court appearance; expert witness;
government agencies.
Courses: PS68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 9 per week
■ PSP312 SURVEY COMPUTING & PROCESSING
DOS operating system and computer programming; word
processing, project management, spreadsheets; programmable
calculators for field use; surveying and drafting packages;
management and technical applications.
Courses: PS68
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 6 per week
■ PSP313 SURVEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Quality assurance; client requirements, submission, execution
and wrap-up; complex projects, involving resources, costs and
timing; network methods; project management software; time
costing, hourly rates and chargeable time; involvement with
clients and other consultants; project team building; project
specifications; technical requirements field methods, booking
forms and equipment; overseas projects.
Courses: PS68
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 6 per week
■ PSP314 BOUNDARY DEFINITION SURVEYS 1
Land registration requirements; cadastral history, field procedures
and records; reinstatement theory and practice related
to urban and rural boundaries; field survey work involving
the redefinition of urban and rural boundaries; office reinstatement
exercises of increasing complexity to develop the necessary
skills in assessing various types of survey problems;
office completion of project work, including plan preparation
using appropriate computer technology.
Courses: PS68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 9 per week
■ PSP315 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT SURVEYS
Legislation; urban and rural subdivision design and requirements;
procedures involved with rezoning and subdivision
applications; building units and group titles developments;
multiple use development.
Courses: PS68
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 6 per week
■ PSP321 SPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Assessment of maps and aerial photographs as data sources;
mapping specifications; planning mapping projects; aerial
photography, flight planning and costing; ground control re-