GES3240

Sustainable Cities

(ART)

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: This unit will identify, describe and interpret the concept of sustainability expressed with respect to cities primarily in developed nations. The unit will analyse the economic and physical dimensions of sustainability and concentrate upon issues such as transport, energy, waste disposal, water use, along with social and political aspects including dimensions like equity, social polarisation, community development and institutional capacity.

Assessment: Literature review (1000 words) 25% + Project report (1500 words): 50% + Examination (2 hours) 25%