ENVP509 (HAM)
Planning Methods and Environmental Appraisal
15 points

Coordinator: Dr Mairi Jay
Email: mairij@waikato.ac.nz

Paper description

This paper aims to familiarise students with a range of planning methods commonly required for planning and environmental appraisal, the skill to judge when and why a particular method is required, and the in-depth knowledge to apply two or more methods.

Objectives

• Develop analytical and technical skills related to planning issues;

• Learn to evaluate and formulate plans, objectives, policies and methods;
• Develop the ability to write effective policy and rule implementation measures;

Students who complete this paper will be expected to understand the links between environmental problems and policy solutions that are practical and effective.

Assessment  

Internal assessment/examination ratio - 1:0
This paper includes one or more field trips.

Required text

A course manual of compiled readings will be available at the beginning of the teaching period.

Recommended Reading

Recommended readings will be indicated at the beginning of the course.

Timetable and Organisation:

Refer to the Online Timetable.