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ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND QUALITY COMMITTEE Supplementary agenda for the meeting of the Academic Standards and Quality Committee to be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday 21 June 2016 in the Senate Room, Lincoln Building (C8A), 16 Wally’s Walk.

This symbol é indicates items that have been starred for discussion at the meeting. Members are requested to notify the Chair, Associate Professor Pamela Coutts of any additional items which they wish to have starred and the reason for seeking discussion of those items.

Members who are unable to attend the meeting are requested to send their apologies to Shirley Sorensen (Governance Services) by email to [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA Page Numbers

5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Page 2 to 7 é 5.4 Matters Arising· 2017 Schedule – Co-taught Units

- GEOP606 Urban Dynamics: Population, Housing and Economy withGEOP219 Population, Housing and Economy

(For approval)

6. 2017 SCHEDULE

Pages 8 to 10 é 6.4A 2017 Schedule – Co-Taught Units (Additional document) · PICT846 intelligence Analysis Platforms with PICT 849 Cyber Policing and

Intelligence

(For approval)

11. OTHER BUSINESS

Pages 11 to 14 é 11.1 Retrospective Changes –2015 and 2016 Schedules

· Master of Environmental Planning

(For approval)

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Academic Standards and Quality Committee Agenda

21 June 2016 Item 5.4 - Tabled

ITEM 5.4 2017 SCHEDULE – CO-TAUGHT UNITS This matter arose at the 31 May 2016 ASQC meeting (refer item 7.4.2 of 31 May 2016 ASQC minutes), at which the Committee considered a proposal to co-teach GEOP606 Urban Dynamics: Population, Housing and Economy with GEOP219 Urban Dynamics: Population, Housing and Economy. ASQC requested further information including level justification, details about differentiation of assessment and differentiation of learning outcomes between the proposed co-taught units GEOP606 with GEOP219. ASQC requested a revised proposal to be submitted for consideration for approval at the next ASQC meeting.

An updated document is attached.

Recommended resolution

That the Academic Standards and Quality Committee approve the co-teaching of the following units from 1 January 2017:

· GEOP606 Urban Dynamics: Population, Housing and Economy with

GEOP219 Urban Dynamics: Population, Housing and Economy.

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6/16/2016 APC Web Forms

http://senate.mq.edu.au/apc/webforms_units/pages/onepage.php?id=589

Online Unit Submission System

Faculty: Faculty of Arts

Department: Department of Geography and Planning

Unit Name: Urban Dynamics: Population, Housing and Economy

Unit Code: GEOP606

Handbook

Unit Name: Urban Dynamics: Population, Housing and Economy

Unit Code: GEOP606

OUA Unit? No

Level: 600 level

Credit Points: 4

Prerequisites:1 MPlan

Corequisites:

NCCW2: GEOP219

Working with Children:Will students require a Working with Children Check?

No

Field of Education (FOE) Code: 090309

Designations3 (only check if applicable): Arts (PG), Science (UG/PG)

Year the unit will first be offered: 2017

Availabilities: S1 Evening, S1 External

For external offerings, provide campus session details: None

Will there be a field trip? None

Primary staff contact for handbook: A/Prof Kristian Ruming

Additional staff contacts for handbook:

Unit Description:

More than half of the world’s population now live in cities. This unit explores some of the key drivers of urbanisation across Australia and the globe.The focus here is threefold. First, population dynamics are examined. The unit explores the role of population change (fertility, mortality, migrationand ageing) in influencing the growth and structure of our cities. Second, the role of housing as a central element of urban change and urbanplanning policy is explored. Students will examine issues of housing affordability, social and community housing options, and the role of homeownership and private rental in Australian cities. The unit analyses new forms of housing delivery, such as urban renewal and regeneration, whichprovide opportunities to address the housing crisis facing many of our cities. Finally, the unit investigates the economies of our largest cities. Theunit examines the ways in which our cities are becoming “global cities”, the ways in which types of employment are spatially distributed across ourcities, and how employment (along with other socioeconomic characteristics) is driving increasingly divided cities. Central to the unit is theexploration of possible policy responses (including urban planning and broader social and economic policy) for addressing many of the challengesfacing our cities.

1 800/900 level units are expected to have prerequisites.2 New unit to be listed as NCCW with former unit and any other units with which the unit is cotaught.3 Units are given designations to allow them to become part of a particular program. For example, units designated Arts will be part of the Master of Arts offerings.Check the designation that applies to your unit. If this is not a designated unit leave all boxes unchecked.

Planning

Is this unit to be taught by staff from more than oneDepartment?Discussions need to be held with the other Department(s)involved in teaching.

No

Staff membersconsulted:

Is there substantial overlap with units taught in otherDepartments?Discussions need to be held with the other Department(s)involved in teaching.

No

Staff membersconsulted:

Please report any issues raised by the other Department(s) and the outcome of discussions held.

N/A

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Does this unit replace in all instances a unit being deletedin the next academic year?If yes the unit will be treated as a recode of the deleted unit. Thedeleted unit code will not be listed on the Schedule of Units.Program structures will be updated to include the new code.Please ensure that the old code is listed in the NCCW field. Pleasealso ensure that a request is submitted to update requisites whichrefer to the old code.

NoExisting unit code: Existing unit name:

If yes does this unit replace all instances where theexisting unit appears in programs?

(No option selected)

If not, please explain where and how it is to be used in place of the existing unit and how this change will impact programs containingthe original unit.

Frequency of Offering: Yearly

Is this unit a placement unit which will be managed viaSONIA?

No

Outcomes

Specify the programs, majors and/or specialisations to which this unit will contribute, including whether the unit will be required orpart of an option set:

Required. MPlan.

To which programlevel learning outcome does this unit most contribute?

Evaluate the implications of contemporary urban and regional planning issues and how they impact on the environment and society

Synthesise core principles of urban and regional planning within an interdisciplinary context.

Outline the expected learning outcomes for the unit

Have an appreciation of the evolving geographic patterning of the demographic, housing and economics processes driving urban change inAustralia and internationally (Learning Outcome 1)

Have an advanced understanding of the concepts, definitions and measures used to examine urban change (Learning Outcome 2)

Be competent with some of the research methods used to explore population geography, housing market analysis and economic performance atthe urban scale (Learning Outcome 3)

Identify and critically evaluate the political and policy drivers and outcomes of population change, housing markets and economic performance ofcities in Australia and globally (Learning Outcome 4)

Identify and critically examine the role of urban planning in addressing urban dynamics across complex local contexts. (Learning Outcome 5)

Demonstrate how these are aligned with the level of the unit (i.e. undergraduate/graduate/postgraduate)

The learning outcomes align with level 7 AQF Bachelor degree by providing a coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying theoretical andmethodological principles and concepts underpinning urban dynamics and change. The unit provides students with knowledge and training that willenable them to research and critically reflect upon the drivers, responses and outcomes of urban transitions in the first year of the Mastersprogram.

For information about writing learning outcomes, see http://www.mq.edu.au/ltc/about_lt/setting_outcomes.htm

PPP/Capstone

Please note: this page is only relevant for 100500 level units.

Workload

Student Workload: Number of Hours per Semester

Lectures (scheduled contact hours) 26

Seminars/Tutorials (scheduled contact hours) 13

Assessment tasks (excluding exams) 72

Class Preparation: 39

Laboratory Sessions / Practicals (scheduled contact hours)

PPP Capstone Will you be submitting this unit for consideration as a People, Planet, PACE or Capstone unit? No

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Other (specify):

Note: Workload for a standard length unit (ie: 3cp Undergraduate unit or 4cp Postgraduate unit) is expected to be 150 hours.

Unit Assessment: Graded

Forms of Assessment Used: (eg. Essay, Assignment orExam)

Description (eg. word length foressay)

Total % ofoverall unitassessment

Comments (if required)

Tutorial Paper 1500 words 10 %

Essay 2500 words 30 %

Research Project 2500 words 30 %

Exam 2 essays 30 %

%

%

Resource Details

Are there multiple teaching departments for thisunit?

No (If yes, please provide details in the table below)

Department: Teaching split expressed as a %

%

%

Nominate Unit Convenor(s): Name Email Phone

How many other staff would be able and available to teach the unit? 2

What is the estimated enrolment in this unit?

Does this unit have a quota? No

Is this unit cotaught with another unit? Yes (specify): Unit name: Urban Dynamics: Population, Housing and Economy Unit code: GEOP219

Outline the proposed differences in the teaching and assessment practices of these two units (if any):

The two units have different learning outcomes. GEOP606 learning objectives emphasize the need for critical evaluation which moves beyond theobjectives of the undergraduate unit. GEOP606 students will be required to complete more advanced assessment tasks. Separate essay questionsand tutorial tasks will be developed. The assessment tasks will focus on the "critical evaluation" of urban issues. The assignments will move beyonddescription and require students to challenge urban processes and related policies.

Is any class teaching accommodation required? No (If yes, please complete details in table below)

Activity (Lecture1, Lecture2, Tute1,Prac1, etc)

Day orEvening

Length(hours)

No. classes (1 or more ifrepeats)

MaximumClassSize

Planned TeachingLocation

Lecture 1 Day 2 1 70 Same as GEOP219

Tute 1 Day 1 3 30 Same as GEOP219

If this unit is to be offered externally, please confirm that on campus requirements can be accommodated? Yes

For external offerings: has the Centre for Open Education been consulted? No

Will the unit be fully supported for study online? Yes

Specify any other additional resources required, e.g. computer laboratories, audiovisual support, including lecture recording:

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Resources Impact

These sections need to be filled in by Library and LTC staff respectively prior to submission to your Head of Department. Relevant staff members canbe found as follows:

Library: view a list of Research Librarians at www.mq.edu.au/on_campus/library/research/research_librarians

Learning and Teaching Consultation: contact your Faculty Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching.

Please contact the relevant staff members with:

1. The name and unit code for this unit

2. The link to this webform (http://senate.mq.edu.au/apc/webforms_units)

They should already have an account to access the system, but if not, they can contact the Curriculum and Planning team for assistance in creatingone (email: [email protected])

You can proceed to any other part of this webform, but should only submit for approval when these sections have been completed.

Library Consultation: Address whether library resources and services are available to support the proposed new unit. If new library resources,services or staffing are required, detail these and give an estimate of the initial startup cost and ongoing annual cost.

Research Librarian: Melinda Stewart Date: 16/3/16

Summary Impact Information

Resources: Our existing collections should be sufficient to support teaching & learning in this unit.

Services / Staffing: Our existing collections should be sufficient to support teaching & learning in this unit.

Learning and Teaching Consultation: Address whether learning and teaching resources and services are available to support the proposed newunit. If new learning and teaching resources, services, staffing or infrastructure are required please detail these.

Educational Developer: Beth Saunders Date: 4/4/2016

Summary Impact Information

Resources: The Arts L&T Team.

Services / Staffing: The Arts L&T Team will provide available learning and teaching support and resources for the development of this unit.

Approvals

Name: Andrew Mcgregor Ext: 7993 Email: [email protected] Date: Mon 21/3/16 Convenor

Comment:

Name: Andrew Mcgregor Ext: 7993 Email: [email protected] Date: Mon 21/3/16 Head of Department

Comment:

Name: Andrew Alter Ext: 8877 Email: [email protected] Date: Wed 13/4/16 FSQC

Comment: The unit is being cotaught with a 200 level unit. This is somewhat uncommon. Nonetheless, the cotaught unitis being created for the Master of Planning degree in order to provide the foundational knowledge required forthe degree (and required by the accreditation agency).

Name: trudy ambler Ext: 7938 Email: [email protected] Date: Tue 17/5/16 FSQC

Comment:

Name: trudy ambler Ext: 7938 Email: [email protected] Date: Tue 17/5/16 Faculty Board

Comment: For noting at the July 2016 meeting of Faculty Board.

Name: Kylie Shorrock Ext: 4262 Email: [email protected] Date: Tue 31/5/16 ASQC Decisions

Comment: ASQC require further information regarding coteaching including level justification, details about assessmentand differentiation of learning outcomes.

Name: Andrew Mcgregor Ext: 7993 Email: [email protected] Date: Tue 7/6/16 Convenor

Comment: Kristian Ruming as proposed unit convenor has made the revisions as requested.

Name: trudy ambler Ext: 7938 Email: [email protected] Date: Tue 14/6/16 Head of Department

Comment: For the HOD Andrew Mcgregor

Name: trudy ambler Ext: 7938 Email: [email protected] Date: Tue 14/6/16 FSQC

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Comment: On behalf of FSQC as per communication with the Department and Curriculum Office.

Name: trudy ambler Ext: 7938 Email: [email protected] Date: Tue 14/6/16 Faculty Board

Comment: For noting at Faculty Board in July 2016

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21 June 2016 Item 6.4 A- Tabled

ITEM 6.4A 2017 SCHEDULE – CO-TAUGHT UNITS (ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT) The Faculty of Arts is seeking approval to co-teach PICT846 intelligence Analysis Platforms with PICT 849 Cyber Policing and Intelligence, and amend the 2017 Handbook accordingly (document attached).


That the Academic Standards and Quality Committee approve:

· the co-teaching of GEOP606 Urban Dynamics: Population, Housing and Economy withGEOP219 Urban Dynamics: Population, Housing and Economy from 1 January 2017; and

· that the 2017 Handbook be updated to reflect this approval.

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Reference Number: * 774653 Case Status: In Progress

Send this to another business unit: SA Curriculum Request status: Approved

Contact: mq20058940 Lynn Negus Date Created: 03/07/2016

Case Summary: * 2017 Handbook Late Change Request for PICT849 - Co-taught

Description: * Study Location: North Ryde CampusSchedule of Units requiring amendment: 2017Unit code: PICT849Unit title: Cyber Policing and IntelligenceFaculty: Faculty of ArtsDepartment:

Amendment Details:

Field requiring amendment: Cotaught UnitsExisting Entry:Revised Entry: PICT846Rationale for request: Both units coming together for seminar delivery methodAffected awards/majors/specialisations:Students Enrolled: 0

Has this change already been considered and approved by your FSQC? No

Documentation:

Request History: Reply from contact on 14/06/2016 15:49 by Academic Portal UserDear Rebecca,

The following information was received from the Unit Convenor:

"Both units will have different lectures and different assessments. The only similarity will be that bothPICT846 and PICT849 will receive the same practical tutorials. The combined tutorials may not be forthe full 13 weeks, however, this has still to be confirmed."

Let me know if you require anything further.RegardsLynn Negus

Response sent to contact on 10/06/2016 10:53 by Rebecca BallHi LynnCo-taught requests have to be approved at ASQC level and as such we require further information.Please provide information regarding the differences between teaching and assessment practices for thetwo units.Kind regardsRebecca

File Note on 10/06/2016 10:18 by James MallenSupported by Trudy Ambler.To be noted at FSQC 10/08/2016.

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21 June 2016 Item 11.1 - Tabled

ITEM 11.1 RETROSPECTIVE CHANGES: 2015 AND 2016 SCHEDULES The Department of Geography and Planning have deleted the offering for GEOP851 (8cps) in 2017.

· They have introduced a new 4cp unit GEOP832 in 2017.

· To allow 2015 and 2016 Master of Environmental Planning students to complete their degree,ENVG851 or GEOP851 (for 2015) and GEOP851 (for 2016) need to be replaced with an 8 cp optionset.

Refer attached document.


That the Academic Standards and Quality Committee endorse, and recommend that Academic Senate approve, the retrospective application of amendments to the Master of Environmental Planning for continuing students, effective immediately.

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