QTAC Code: 011091
OP/Rank for 2004 Entry: New Program in 2005 (Not offered in 2004)
Award Abbreviation: BRUP
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Recommended prior study: English
Total Units: 288
CRICOS Code: 053329C

NEW STUDENTS: Choosing courses for 2005

Program Structure*

Core Courses

2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory Courses

4 required courses:
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics
SCI109 Environment and Health
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus - choose 2 courses from:
ADN110 Visual Design and Communication
SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
SCI110 Research Design and Data Analysis

Advanced Courses

13 required courses:
ENP210 Planning Principles, Processes and Law
ENP235 Regional Sustainability and the Ethics of Planning
ENP245 Cultural Geography and Demography
ENP255 Urbanism and Urban Design
ENP260 Advanced Professional Planning
ENP265 Participation, Conflict and Mediation in the Planning Context
ENP270 Regional Infrastructure Planning
ENP275 Planning Design Studio
ENS251 Environmental Monitoring
ENS253 An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
ENS353 Applied Spatial Analysis and Decision Support
INT230 Making Public Policy in Australia
SCS225 Social Research
Plus - choose 3 courses from:**
AAS201 Industry Research Project in Arts and Social Sciences
CMN230 Business Communication
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment Heritage Tourism
ENS232 Ecological Principles of Land and Water Management
ENS351 Integrated Catchment Management
ENS352 Environmental Management Strategies
PUB262 Environmental Health: Risk Management
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Strategies

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

Students may apply for approval to participate in the GO Program and undertake the equivalent of 48 units of their program with an overseas partner higher education provider

Requirements and Notes

1. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the BRUP.
2. No courses may be counted to more than one major or minor for the BRUP.
3. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors for the BRUP.
4. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
5. Refer to the Academic Rules.
6. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
7. Refer to the Recommended Enrolment Patterns.

* The majors and minors for the Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning are:

• Majors (1): Environmental and Planning Studies (8 courses with an ENP code)
• Minors (1 Optional): 4 courses as follows:
  2 required courses:
  ENS351 Integrated Catchment Management
  ENS352 Environmental Management Strategies
  Plus - choose 2 courses from:
  ENS251 Environmental Monitoring
  PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management
  SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics

** Additional GIS courses will be included in the above recommended list of electives as they come on line.

Enquiries

Bruce Williams
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259; Email: bwillia4@usc.edu.au