451-203 Land Law


 

 

Subject Details for
Semester 1, 2008

(updated 25-February-2008)

  

Subject website URL: http://www.geom.unimelb.edu.au/hunter/lectures/451203/451203.html

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Lecturers:

Dr Gary Hunter LS (Planning Law & Surveying Law)
Associate Professor and Reader
Department of Geomatics
University of Melbourne
Located in CGISM (2nd floor, B Block)
Tel. 8344-6806
E-mail. garyh@unimelb.edu.au

Dr Angela Cassar BSc(Hons) LLB(Hons) PhD(Law)
Lecturer - Property Law
Director, St Clair Property Innovations
E-mail: acassar@unimelb.edu.au

Subject objectives:

On completion of this subject students should to able to:
  • explain the history and operation of urban planning in Victoria
  • describe the origin and background of the land laws affecting our community
  • interpret the statute laws that affect surveying practice in Victoria

Generic skills acquired in this subject:

  • in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline;
  • an ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
  • an understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development;
  • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them;
  • a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;

2007 Quality of Teaching student scores, comments and action taken:

  • Score (out of a maximum of 5.0) = 4.0
  • General comments: For Gary Hunter: "Subject well taught even though material not very interesting"; "Gary successfully tried to make the lectures more interesting"; "The subject wasn't interactive enough".
  • Specific comments: Nil
  • Action taken for 2008: Nil

Lecture and practical exercise details:

  • 48 hours of lectures (4 hours a week for 12 weeks);
  • The three components to the subject (Planning Law, Property Law and Surveying Law) will each consist of 16 hours of lectures;
  • Lectures are on Tuesdays from 9.00am - 11.00am, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Theatre, and Thursdays from 9.00am - 11.00am, Theatre A2;
  • Practical assignments are to be completed in students' own time.

Assessment:

  • A 3-hour OPEN BOOK written examination worth 70% at the conclusion of the course (24% Property Law, 23% Planning Law, 23% Surveying Law);
  • 3 written practical assignments in planning, property and surveying law will be issued monthly worth 10% each for a total of 30%;
  • Penalty for submissions after the due dates for each practical assignment = 1% off the total subject mark per day;
  • Students must pass all three sections of the subject to obtain a pass overall.

Recommended references:

  • Printed sets of Reading Material for the three subject components will be on sale at the University Bookroom;
  • Past examination papers with some sample answers are including in the printed sets of reading material;
  • On-line Planning Scheme information is available at: http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/planningschemes/

Downloadable Subject Materials:

2008 Class schedule:
 

Date

Tuesday Lecture

Thursday Lecture

Practical Exercises details

Week 1

4-6 Mar

Property Law
Dr Angela Cassar

Property Law
Dr Angela Cassar

 Property Law practical exercise issued - due 5.00pm, Monday 7 April

Week 2

11-13 Mar

Property Law
Dr Angela Cassar

Property Law
Dr Angela Cassar

  

Week 3

18-20 Mar

Property Law
Dr Angela Cassar

Property Law
Dr Angela Cassar

Good Friday Holiday 21 March  

Week 4

25-27 Mar

No classes - Easter Break

No classes - Easter Break

  

Week 5

1-3 Apr

Property Law
Dr Angela Cassar

Property Law
Dr Angela Cassar

  

Week 6

8-10 Apr

Surveying Law
Module 1: History of registration of surveyors in Victoria
A/Prof Gary Hunter

Surveying Law
Module 2: Surveying Act 2004 and Regulations
A/Prof Gary Hunter

Surveying Law practical exercise issued - due 5.00pm, Monday 5 May

Week 7

15-17 Apr
 Surveying Law
Module 2: Surveying Act 2004 and Regulations
A/Prof Gary Hunter
Surveying Law
Module 2: Surveying Act 2004 and Regulations
A/Prof Gary Hunter

Week 8

22-24 Apr
Surveying Law
Module 3: Survey Coordination Act 1958 and Regulations
A/Prof Gary Hunter
Surveying Law
Module 3: Survey Coordination Act 1958 and Regulations
A/Prof Gary Hunter
    

Week 9

29 Apr-1 May
Surveying Law
Module 4: Other Legislation affecting Surveying
A/Prof Gary Hunter
 Surveying Law
Module 4: Other Legislation affecting Surveying
A/Prof Gary Hunter

  

 Week 10

6-8 May

Planning Law
Module 1: Introduction to Planning and Planning Law
A/Prof Gary Hunter
Planning Law
Module 1: Introduction to Planning and Planning Law
A/Prof Gary Hunter
Planning Law practical exercise issued - due 5.00pm, Friday 30 May

Week 11

13-15 May

Planning Law
Module 1: Introduction to Planning and Planning Law
A/Prof Gary Hunter

Planning Law
Module 2:  Planning and Environment Act 1987
A/Prof Gary Hunter

Week 12

20-22 May

Planning Law
Module 2:  Planning and Environment Act 1987
A/Prof Gary Hunter

 Planning Law
Module 2:  Planning and Environment Act 1987
A/Prof Gary Hunter

   

Week 13

27-29 May
   Planning Law
Module 3: Overview and Examples of the Planning Process

 Planning Law
Module 4: Planning Panels, Appeals and Court Cases
A/Prof Gary Hunter

 Final day of Semester

Friday 30 May