Unit Code: URP515

Unit Name: Introduction to Planning and Professional Ethics

Description: This course divided become two major theme, the first theme is understanding about planning in profession, the rule of urban and regional planners, urban and regional planning as a major, discipline, and profession; its substantive and territorial scope; the process and procedure; and the complementary aspects. The second theme about planning theory, philosophies and mindsets in planning which will set up the base of urban and regional planning. The aim of this course that planers should able to work in a variety of environment and deliver high standards of conduct, ethical behaviour and ability relevant to the circumstances. Planners need to be able to act competently in complex and responsible ways and in a professional and ethical manner while in the pursuit of understanding, promoting and actively seeking public benefits.

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Prerequisite: COM502

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2