793-211 Land Use and Development

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Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to enable students to develop knowledge and skills in relation to land use and development.

The content includes: An introduction to property planning. Assessing farm resources. Developing a farm plan and property subdivision. Aerial photo interpretation. Long term plans for improving productivity by pasture improvement, control of erosion, salinity and tree decline. Use of trees for control of land degradation, shade and shelter, marketable products, wildlife habitat and fire protection. Use and construction of roads and laneways. Selection and installation of fencing. Awareness of fire hazards and control of fires. Location and installation of survey lines as an aid to internal subdivision. Siting and functional design of buildings. Performance and control of buildings including heating, insulation, lighting, humidity. Selection of materials and components of buildings such as foundations, flooring, columns, beams, cladding. Safe use of power and tools in building construction. Management of wastes from buildings. The law and buildings. Communication using drawings, specifications and costings.

Assessment

Internal students - Two assignments of 2000 words each (30% each); three hour test (40%). External students - two assignments of 2000 words (40% and 60%).